Orient Photo @ Sim Lim Square #06-31/53

[cherps]

again, i have to give thumbs up to service. they may not be the most conversant or eloquent (that one, i recommend john 3:16), but they are definitely sincere and friendly.

i like that they are a viable grey market option singapore.. i mean. i asked about some sigma lenses. They said yes, it's grey set, i.e. no local warranty, but international warranty still stands. so that works for me. do any of u have any personal experience about grey set + intl warranty? do the shops honour and repair/replace your item?

More options are good! for those who like e security of local warranty, go to the shops who supplies that. For those who accept the compromise of grey set, there are good shops like Orient.

[kairospix]

Originally Posted by rodel Ask OP for prices of; Nikon 70-300 G = $170 Sigma 70-300 APO Macro = $270 Are these good prices?

wow! buy buy buy!

[scandisk]

70-300G for $170 ?!.....go grab one....very good price !

[daydreamz]

Fantastic prices of course! When i checked they told me $280 for the Sigma...guess shd hv taken u along shopping with me!!!

Originally Posted by rodel Ask OP for prices of; Nikon 70-300 G = $170 Sigma 70-300 APO Macro = $270 Are these good prices?

[rodel]

Originally Posted by scandisk 70-300G for $170 ?!.....go grab one....very good price !

actually, the famous store in the 1st floor, quoted me $230 for Nikon 70-300G

[rodel]

Originally Posted by daydreamz Fantastic prices of course! When i checked they told me $280 for the Sigma...guess shd hv taken u along shopping with me!!!

watch out B&S buyers........

[fz30_user]

i just checked out this place to get the ef 50mm 1.8 II but it's not cheap. $135 with shop warranty only.. ended up in AP - only $125 with Canon warranty.

[FilterFunk]

there are not cheap for all the lens.. do your homework before going down..

for the popular ones they are probably able to give you v.competitive prices..

[kairospix]

Originally Posted by FilterFunk there are not cheap for all the lens.. do your homework before going down.. for the popular ones they are probably able to give you v.competitive prices..

yep... like I said previously in this thread...

[giantcanopy]

very nice and sincere folks. The shopping experience is very pleasant and benign
and not dao1 like the other cam shops in SL ..

One more place to frequent nxt time!

Ryan

[wainism]

Originally Posted by Optodexine I poped by. All of their items are GREY. But the catch is that they are able to issue you a foreign invoice so you can get an International Warranty. Their service is good. They let me play around with 3 of their lens and did not bitch about it when I did not buy anything. So I felt bad and bought a bag. They have the grey nikkor 70 200

this is pretty amazing! the how they report to IRAS for taxes and stuff?

anyone can verify that international warranty claim is via foreign invoice issued by shop?

[edfck]

Originally Posted by daydreamz Fantastic prices of course! When i checked they told me $280 for the Sigma...guess shd hv taken u along shopping with me!!!

for 280, it usually includes a free filter lens. but u will hv to ask for it.

[kairospix]

Originally Posted by edfck for 280, it usually includes a free filter lens. but u will hv to ask for it.

wah free filter ah?!? WOW!!!!

[jonkk]

hey guys, i just called them - 63391035.

from the outset, the service seems quite friendly and good.
a lady answered my call and she was polite and patient. i made inquiries for the following, which she got the quotes for me in no more than 8 seconds. prices are quite competitive, and includes GST.

Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 Macro - $1.4k approx (it was actualy around $1380 or sth, cant rmb exactly)
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 - $588
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 $620

I clarified with her - the shop has:
1) a 10-day one-for-one exchange policy if the product is defective out of the box.
2) a 1 year shop guarantee, ie if anything happens to the lens they will deal with the servicing cost for you if you bring it back to them.

hope this helps you guys!

[Minlon]

Originally Posted by jonkk hey guys, i just called them - 63391035. from the outset, the service seems quite friendly and good. a lady answered my call and she was polite and patient. i made inquiries for the following, which she got the quotes for me in no more than 8 seconds. prices are quite competitive, and includes GST. Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 Macro - $1.4k approx (it was actualy around $1380 or sth, cant rmb exactly) Sigma 30mm f/1.4 - $588 Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 $620 I clarified with her - the shop has: 1) a 10-day one-for-one exchange policy if the product is defective out of the box. 2) a 1 year shop guarantee, ie if anything happens to the lens they will deal with the servicing cost for you if you bring it back to them. hope this helps you guys!

I called up on Friday...A guy told me the Tamaron 17-50 F2.8 is $640? Why huh By the way, I have not get the len yet..I knew some place is selling cheaper but currently waiting for the Tokina 16-50 F2.8.

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

wahh the 70-200 f/2.8 is an excellent price! if this is the macro version, i believe that sigma uses their new ELD glass, one step up from the typical SLD that theyve been using for so long.

the 30/1.4 is good too

[kairospix]

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone wahh the 70-200 f/2.8 is an excellent price! if this is the macro version, i believe that sigma uses their new ELD glass, one step up from the typical SLD that theyve been using for so long. the 30/1.4 is good too

so dun wait too long...

got renewed energy better fly, run, walk there to get those lenses!!!

hahaha

[CaeSiuM]

Was quoted $5.3K for the Canon 5D and 24-105L kit. Do you guy think it is a good deal?

[wainism]

thats a bloody good price i guess

if u have int'l warranty for the lens. body i dun think u will get local canon warranty.

[rodel]

Originally Posted by edfck for 280, it usually includes a free filter lens. but u will hv to ask for it.