Which Nikkor Lenses are you buying in 2006?
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Coz it is a kit lens?? and normally found primarily on the second hand market more... and most often is brush-over for other lenses.
The 70-200 VR should be termed Unholy or Lucifer.
The original and real Nikkor lens (lens with an aperture ring and not DX optimised) it replaced was the 80-200AFS.
I was in Japan last week and to my surprise the Light Grey versions aren't revered or sought after by the locals (the Japanese). When I asked if they had any stock of the 28-70 on hand, the saleschap behind the counter at Yodabashi regretfully said that they only had grey ones in stock. When I said yes, it was a grey one that I was specifically after, he reaction was that of astonishment. This reaction was repeated in several other stores. I think the Nikonians over there see them as an abomination and won't touch them - that's my theory anyway.
Word of caution when buying the 28-70 (late s/n 407XXX), the QC on these lenses are pretty poor, I went through about five (over several stores) before getting one that was acceptable. Most had imprefections in the optics, mainly clusters of bubbles and dust particles in the inner elements. I had thought that this problem would have been solved by now but nay. I had exactly the same problems (incl noisy SWM) when I bought a 80-200AFS back in 1999, I went thru five units before returning all of them and getting my money back.
I didn't have any problems with the 17-35 I bought at the same time but.
So check carefully before plonking down your money and don't buy from a proxy unless you can get a refund or exchange.
The original and real Nikkor lens (lens with an aperture ring and not DX optimised) it replaced was the 80-200AFS.
I was in Japan last week and to my surprise the Light Grey versions aren't revered or sought after by the locals (the Japanese). When I asked if they had any stock of the 28-70 on hand, the saleschap behind the counter at Yodabashi regretfully said that they only had grey ones in stock. When I said yes, it was a grey one that I was specifically after, he reaction was that of astonishment. This reaction was repeated in several other stores. I think the Nikonians over there see them as an abomination and won't touch them - that's my theory anyway.
Word of caution when buying the 28-70 (late s/n 407XXX), the QC on these lenses are pretty poor, I went through about five (over several stores) before getting one that was acceptable. Most had imprefections in the optics, mainly clusters of bubbles and dust particles in the inner elements. I had thought that this problem would have been solved by now but nay. I had exactly the same problems (incl noisy SWM) when I bought a 80-200AFS back in 1999, I went thru five units before returning all of them and getting my money back.
I didn't have any problems with the 17-35 I bought at the same time but.
So check carefully before plonking down your money and don't buy from a proxy unless you can get a refund or exchange.
Interesting....
Well neither bothered asking Yodobashi, their price is skyhigh compared to other camera stores. Got any literature to read about the bubbles/optic imperfections? Curious about those as I intend to get the 28-70 sometime later.
For those thinking of ordering through shashinki.com there's an exchange policy..i wonder if we do a mass order,can get discount..?
"Dear syc77,
For defect or fault item, we will replace FOC within the first 7 days. After 7 days, we will either replace or repair depending on the manufacturer decision.
For warranty claim, you ship to our address in Perak, then we will do the claim and ship the product to you at our cost.
Thank you."
"Dear syc77,
For defect or fault item, we will replace FOC within the first 7 days. After 7 days, we will either replace or repair depending on the manufacturer decision.
For warranty claim, you ship to our address in Perak, then we will do the claim and ship the product to you at our cost.
Thank you."
Guys, do vote.
Will close this thread after Christmas 2006.
A new and more entertaining one will surface in 01 Jan 2007. :devil:
Will close this thread after Christmas 2006.
A new and more entertaining one will surface in 01 Jan 2007. :devil:
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