70-200mm f2.8 VR+2x teleconverter vs 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR

[ortega]

Sigma 50-500mm is using HSM, 170-500mm is non-HSM.
Thus 50-500mm AF will be faster.

yup and sharp too
look for user reviews on the net

 

[Dennis]

Mmmm getting to be more like my idol already.
But you still have way to go leh, test test than say not bad.
KRW test test can write a 5 page review. :bsmilie:

I only test test ma... not my cam/setup ... I only support my idol KRW's recommendations!!! D200 + Canon 10-22!!

 

[espn]

Mmmm getting to be more like my idol already.
But you still have way to go leh, test test than say not bad.
KRW test test can write a 5 page review. :bsmilie:

Bo pian!!! I'm not my idol ma!!! I can give you 10 page review, font=impact, fontsize=72 LOL....

 

[BreakThru]

was searching for photos taken by 80-400mm VR and found this

http://www.pbase.com/gschmickle/great_grays_of_aitkin

amazed...

if i get a 80-400, i'll still have enough left for a wide angle lens... so i guess yup, i've made my decision to get the 80-400mm. Thanx everyone for your help! Appreciate it!

Just read about this thread of yours. A few months ago I faced the same exact situation as you. I was thinking of the exact same issue. Ultimately I go for the 70-200 VR. I am shocked to see your final decision. And I sincerely hope that you don't regret.

Anyway, all the best to you and hope you made a good decision. Good luck.

 

[espn]

Just read about this thread of yours. A few months ago I faced the same exact situation as you. I was thinking of the exact same issue. Ultimately I go for the 70-200 VR. I am shocked to see your final decision. And I sincerely hope that you don't regret.

Anyway, all the best to you and hope you made a good decision. Good luck.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[jnet6]

was searching for photos taken by 80-400mm VR and found this

http://www.pbase.com/gschmickle/great_grays_of_aitkin

amazed...

if i get a 80-400, i'll still have enough left for a wide angle lens... so i guess yup, i've made my decision to get the 80-400mm. Thanx everyone for your help! Appreciate it!

There is also sigma 120-300mm F2.8 :thumbsup:

 

[kcuf2]

today i went to one of the shop to check out the prices for the 70-200vr and nikor 2x teleconvert and i was quoted $3200 and $580 respectively at cp. am i being tok carrot head?

 

[Astin]

today i went to one of the shop to check out the prices for the 70-200vr and nikor 2x teleconvert and i was quoted $3200 and $580 respectively at cp. am i being tok carrot head?

Yes :sweat:

 

[kcuf2]

Yes :sweat:

actually this is not the 1st time i got quoted so high prices for item at cp...or issit that u all got lobang to buy cheap there?

 

[Astin]

actually this is not the 1st time i got quoted so high prices for item at cp...or issit that u all got lobang to buy cheap there?

Check here for the non carrot head nikon prices:
http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=151190

 

[kcuf2]

Check here for the non carrot head nikon prices:
http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=151190

actually, i have seen the page u given me more than 10 times already.. and then i also know that skyestang is selling the 70-200vr at $2820, while others mentioned they get quoted at $3100..i still dun understand why i go to the shops listed there in the clubsnap website, i always get much high prices one...
another example: the sigma 50-500 i was quoted at $1988 at another shop, while the clubsnap list price is much lesser than that..

i think its my face that gives the "tok my carrot head" look..

 

[Astin]

i think its my face that gives the "tok my carrot head" look..

Yes, CP quote diff price for diff face, I think u must be that kind who dress very neat, wear specs, speak very perfect english type...:bsmilie:

 

[donchua]

actually, i have seen the page u given me more than 10 times already.. and then i also know that skyestang is selling the 70-200vr at $2820, while others mentioned they get quoted at $3100..i still dun understand why i go to the shops listed there in the clubsnap website, i always get much high prices one...
another example: the sigma 50-500 i was quoted at $1988 at another shop, while the clubsnap list price is much lesser than that..

i think its my face that gives the "tok my carrot head" look..

Some lower quote might be from e-quote.
For me, I prefer to get a e-quote if I want to buy the item.
If just need reference price, will just walk in or call for quote which usually
will be higher then e-quote for some shops unless you know them very well..

 

[BreakThru]

actually, i have seen the page u given me more than 10 times already.. and then i also know that skyestang is selling the 70-200vr at $2820, while others mentioned they get quoted at $3100..i still dun understand why i go to the shops listed there in the clubsnap website, i always get much high prices one...
another example: the sigma 50-500 i was quoted at $1988 at another shop, while the clubsnap list price is much lesser than that..

i think its my face that gives the "tok my carrot head" look..

I would suggest that you mentioned the price you knew from CS (or others whom purchased the product from that shop before) after being quote a much higher price. Like for eg, "So high?? isn't the price suppose to be _____?? Price rise recently meh??"

If not, try after receiving the quote, ask for CASH PRICE. It should help. Be steady, firm but friendly... sometimes speaking mandarin or dialect might help. :thumbsup:

Don't think anyone has those carrot head look less you look like tourist. :bsmilie: Are you ang mo?? :bigeyes:

 

[kcuf2]

I would suggest that you mentioned the price you knew from CS (or others whom purchased the product from that shop before) after being quote a much higher price. Like for eg, "So high?? isn't the price suppose to be _____?? Price rise recently meh??"

If not, try after receiving the quote, ask for CASH PRICE. It should help. Be steady, firm but friendly... sometimes speaking mandarin or dialect might help. :thumbsup:

Don't think anyone has those carrot head look less you look like tourist. :bsmilie: Are you ang mo?? :bigeyes:

actually no leh... i look like a chinese .. 23 yrs old.. and wearing just a normal t-shirt...and i never wear specs, the uncle first talk to me in english, then from then on i talk in english liao..

thanks donchua, astin and breakthru i will try to equote them and see the what kind of price i will get from them

 

[donchua]

actually no leh... i look like a chinese .. 23 yrs old.. and wearing just a normal t-shirt...and i never wear specs, the uncle first talk to me in english, then from then on i talk in english liao..

thanks donchua, astin and breakthru i will try to equote them and see the what kind of price i will get from them

If you in of getting the VR 70-200, why not check with skyestang?
His price will be the cheapest with warranty.

 

[Ling Nightsky]

thanx people will try out both the lens first before i make my final decision.

 

[TMC]

for your information, the AFS80-200 and 70-200VR is available at prime camera beside CP. Just saw both today.

 

[espn]

for your information, the AFS80-200 and 70-200VR is available at prime camera beside CP. Just saw both today.

Just *CENSOR* *CENSOR* *CENSOR*!!

 

[donchua]

for your information, the AFS80-200 and 70-200VR is available at prime camera beside CP. Just saw both today.

How the price tag?