prices of close-up filters?

[kre]

hello all,
went on a field trip today but badly disappointed with results I got. so seriously thinking of getting a close-up lens for my fz20...problem is cost, as i believe equipment inabilities can be worked around..just need something to get closer..haha.

so what is the current market price for a nikon 6t? or a hoya 4+? a hoya +4 has 55mm thread i believe? if so need to get step-down ring (62-55) for pa tube is it?

sigh. hate to spend so much...discovering more possibilities of this so-called toy cam so might as well put it to good use..

[John Teoh]

Nikon 6T is about $75 to $80. Hong Jia got it at $75. Hoya will be $30 plus at least I think.

Anyway, prepare to BUY BUY BUY

Cheers
John

[kre]

places to get them from leh? later end up scouring whole of sg...typical guy la, zoom in, buy then run away already..

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by kre places to get them from leh? later end up scouring whole of sg...typical guy la, zoom in, buy then run away already..

6T you need to check with Hong Jia. For hoya filters, you can find in almost all the camera shops like AP,CP etc. But price may varies.

One thing is that you must try to build up a relation with sale person then maybe you will have better price.

Cheers
John

[zenman49]

fyi: got mine nikon 6t recently from cathay photo at $78. hoya +4 close up from alan photo at $28.

the 6t is fantastic! must buy if u really like macro.

[tao]

got my 6T used for $50... god quality glass!

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by tao got my 6T used for $50... god quality glass!

God Quality? You are blessed...

[rhair78]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Nikon 6T is about $75 to $80. Hong Jia got it at $75. Hoya will be $30 plus at least I think. Anyway, prepare to BUY BUY BUY Cheers John

Eh? That day on our outing, we went to CP at Peninsula to ask, i heard quote was $68 wat.. how come sudenly up to $75 sia???

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by rhair78 Eh? That day on our outing, we went to CP at Peninsula to ask, i heard quote was $68 wat.. how come sudenly up to $75 sia???

$7 .....coffee money lah!!

Maybe the shopkeeper see John up.....

[rhair78]

Originally Posted by Zenten $7 .....coffee money lah!! Maybe the shopkeeper see John up.....

Hahahaha, good one Anthony.
Hong Jia and John both look cute cute can bully.. kekeke

[Hong Jia]

Hoya +4 is also available in 62mm size, saw it at CP not long ago.

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by Zenten $7 .....coffee money lah!! Maybe the shopkeeper see John up.....

The price was actually given to me by another CSer about 2 weeks ago. As the matter of fact, I have not asked any shops about the price of 6T since I'm not really into macro.

Cheers
John

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by rhair78 Hahahaha, good one Anthony. Hong Jia and John both look cute cute can bully.. kekeke

Mmm... ok lor... then next time maybe I sulk my face and see how lor

Cheers
John

[kre]

just now happen to drop by cp...and i got quoted $78 as above loh. the indian guy say must indent one. so maybe look ard first la. the shop on second level think k17 photo or something selling the hoya +4 at $30..got any other place cheaper a not?

[JimDavis]

Originally Posted by kre places to get them from leh? later end up scouring whole of sg...typical guy la, zoom in, buy then run away already..

I have one Hoya +4 that I want to sell of, it is 58mm. as for Phayee Adapter, I am in the midst of making another round of order, if you want, we can discuss further.

[Scann69]

Well, if it helps, i am able to get the Nikon 6T filter at $70 but i they wil need to order it which will take about 3 working days. Apart from that then step down ring from 72mm - 62mm is $15....a no brand step down ring. Interested, let me know. Maybe we can gather 2 or 3 orders and get this person to give a better price but i'm guessing it's oni going to be cheaper by $1 or $2 only

[awongkk]

hi all, i think there has been a thread from me saying the Nikon 6T is going for S$6X at Lords, Lucky Plaza. When I bought mine, they still have 3pcs left. HJ bought one, so left 2 and that is last week. what is the stock level now, can always call them up and check. tel : 62354605.

As for the Hoya, there are +2, +3 and +4, and thread size are available from 55 - 62mm. (diff. in price) Depends on which lens adapter you have, if you have the 62mm end thread, the Nikon 6T is not a bad combination but it's exp.

Why not get a second hand close up first, try it out and see if macro is really what you want ? cos' macro needs a lot of patiens you know ? Ask HJ...

[Hong Jia]

I suggest u guys get a phayee tube instead of a 72-62mm step down ring. The phayee tube come in 2 pieces and hence allow you to attach both 62mm and 72mm filter...

lf you use the tube adaptor for 62mm, it is about 1/2 the length of the original tube adaptor... and it cost only $10 more than the step down ring

[Hong Jia]

Originally Posted by awongkk hi all, i think there has been a thread from me saying the Nikon 6T is going for S$6X at Lords, Lucky Plaza. When I bought mine, they still have 3pcs left. HJ bought one, so left 2 and that is last week. what is the stock level now, can always call them up and check. tel : 62354605. As for the Hoya, there are +2, +3 and +4, and thread size are available from 55 - 62mm. (diff. in price) Depends on which lens adapter you have, if you have the 62mm end thread, the Nikon 6T is not a bad combination but it's exp. Why not get a second hand close up first, try it out and see if macro is really what you want ? cos' macro needs a lot of patiens you know ? Ask HJ...

YAH lor... plus a steady hands and good flash with bounce.
When shooting macro, since the dof is pretty deep... it is very easy to focus at the wrong place... need alot of effort and skill

[Scann69]

Originally Posted by Hong Jia I suggest u guys get a phayee tube instead of a 72-62mm step down ring. The phayee tube come in 2 pieces and hence allow you to attach both 62mm and 72mm filter... lf you use the tube adaptor for 62mm, it is about 1/2 the length of the original tube adaptor... and it cost only $10 more than the step down ring

Hong Jia, Where can i get this phayee tube? How much $ am i looking at cos i'm about thinking of getting the step down ring today and get a polarizer filter at 62mm cos the 72mm is damn expensive. The filter will be a hoya filter except for the Nikon 6T which i have to order.