50mm f/1.8

[rjee09]

where can i buy cheaper and brand new 50mm f1.8 lens?
ive checked the price at Courts and they are selling it at $159. tia!

 

[Lacus21]

I got 50mm f1.8 mk2 from Cathay photos @ 125, didn't venture into funan to ask ard as I was in a rush, it would be best if u ask ard n jus my opinion, avoid courts n such unless they r having a reali gd deal.
I was looking at courts at 1st then decided to spend time Gg to a few shops to ask ard.

 

[rjee09]

thanks for the info and suggestions

 

[Octarine]

Check the price guides, there is a list of shops on top. Pick up a phone, give them a ring. In addition, you can check whether they have stock.

 

[kelchew]

i think i got my oso around 125-130 at john (funan)

 

[heroofhougang]

Called ms. The price is $125 cash.

Wondering if any one wants to sell this lens. If so please PM me! Planning to use it for an overseas trip.

 

[rvf79]

Called ms. The price is $125 cash.

Wondering if any one wants to sell this lens. If so please PM me! Planning to use it for an overseas trip.

BnS selling 100... No point buying in BnS.

 

[Sphben]

where can i buy cheaper and brand new 50mm f1.8 lens?
ive checked the price at Courts and they are selling it at $159. tia!

SLRR quoted me 121 but last Monday when I called there was no stock.
Parisilk quoted 126 but after I told them SLRR's quote was 121 they let me have it.

 

[malokeon]

i got mine from M S Colors at $125. orchard was selling at $140. -__-
think SLRR is pretty competitive. i wanted to go funan and get it but amk is nearer for me.

 

[wedoodle]

How is e built of e lens?

 

[Diluted]

How is e built of e lens?

It's what you've paid for..

 

[spinworkxroy]

Wow, price went up too..I bought mine at $110 about 4mths ago..only to find Challenger Funan selling at $98 a week later! Now it's at least $120?

 

[wedoodle]

It's what you've paid for..

Lol. Nice answer. But for sure, its a gd lens!!!

 

[Sphben]

How is e built of e lens?

I find it adequate just that the switch is rather stiff, there's slop in the focus ring and it sounds like a screaming RC car.
But I just love it to death ^.^
Luckily it didn't break down when I started molesting it.

 

[SkyStrike]

there's slop in the focus ring and it sounds like a screaming RC car.

Loved the way you describe the sound.

 

[Ah Pao]

Plastic wonder...plastic mount, light, but if you can pick up a sharp copy, performs really well even when wide open.

 

[Sphben]

Loved the way you describe the sound.

Sometimes the forum just needs some colour =)
Psst! Some of the people here are pretty harsh =O

 

[icy55]

i bought mine from MS colours for $125 + $10 (filter).

 

[rjee09]

i cant wait to buy this weekend!
is it a really good lens compared to its price?
im just starting out with this kind of stuff and wanted to try the 50mm lens

 

[Sphben]

i cant wait to buy this weekend!
is it a really good lens compared to its price?
im just starting out with this kind of stuff and wanted to try the 50mm lens

Did a sharpness test

Full picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62408128@N04/5683548256/

100% crop
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62408128@N04/5683543272/