Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong

funtasy · 27th May 2006

The Canon EFS 10-22mm is listed in the Tin Cheung Camera website (Hong Kong), as $4725 HKD. That works out to be about S$963. I have a colleague who will be going to HK tomorrow for a holiday. I am thinking of asking her to get it for me. I think the price is for grey set without warranty. Here it cost $1140 with warranty. What do you guys think?

solarii · 27th May 2006

Oracle sells it at $1080 WITH a one year local warranty.

Go figure.

Ok I'll put to put it simply, it isn't worth all the trouble and effort. The savings isn't great enough... AND you'll owe your colleague one.

If the price were around $900 you might want to consider, but at 963 for a grey set, I'd rather choose one with a local warranty.

Now if the Hong Kong set came with an international warranty, it would be a different issue completely....

adamadam · 28th May 2006

I'd rather not trouble others with such purchases

and I don't think the saving here is that much different - probably pay more and get warranty

holeinone · 28th May 2006

Are you sure the HK set does not come with international warranty? If it does, I think it would be worth the trouble.

funtasy · 28th May 2006

Thanks for the comments. The savings is not that great and have to trouble my colleague though she willingly offered to help me buy it. Moreover, she will not know how to inspect the lens before buying it. That is why I am hesitating.

As for the warranty, I read in this forum that Tin Chueng prices are cheaper because it does not have International Warranty.

kernik · 28th May 2006

The site http://www.ygdragon.net/ have the 10-22mm at 5,100HKD or S$1040 using the same exchange rate. Would this come with Int'l warranty?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Zoom 變焦 5,800 5,100 1/5/2006 Kowloon Lxfe

I reckon if you can bring it back free of gst, it's still cheaper but than again Oracle have got a great price at $1080 and it's hassle free!

Now, if only Oracle can do it at S$1040, life would be a breeze

djork · 28th May 2006

Originally Posted by funtasy

Thanks for the comments. The savings is not that great and have to trouble my colleague though she willingly offered to help me buy it. Moreover, she will not know how to inspect the lens before buying it. That is why I am hesitating.

As for the warranty, I read in this forum that Tin Chueng prices are cheaper because it does not have International Warranty.

well it's certainly a risk isn't it? if it front/back focuses u can't get it serviced for free at canon singapore... so...

jdredd · 29th May 2006

Originally Posted by solarii

Oracle sells it at $1080 WITH a one year local warranty.

Go figure.

Ok I'll put to put it simply, it isn't worth all the trouble and effort. The savings isn't great enough... AND you'll owe your colleague one.

If the price were around $900 you might want to consider, but at 963 for a grey set, I'd rather choose one with a local warranty.

Now if the Hong Kong set came with an international warranty, it would be a different issue completely....

i thought all of oracles are international warranty.. so if the one in HK is also international warranty... thats a saving of 100 bucks thereabouts like for like.. nt bad i guess, and camera lens dont take up much space in your friends luggage.

jeryltan · 29th May 2006

Asking someone to hand carry a lens back has it's own problems.. What happen if the lens come back not working, got focus problems, has scratches.. what are you going to do? Even if it has international warranty, it does not cover scratches.. If you get it from Oracle, upon inspection if there is any defect, you can always ask for another set, or reject it there and then.. Rather than having to live with the fact that you bought a brand new not-so-perfect lens or brand new "repaired" lens.. Personally, I insist on inspecting goods before I buy, rather than having to go through the hassle of rectifying it later..

Originally Posted by jdredd

i thought all of oracles are international warranty.. so if the one in HK is also international warranty... thats a saving of 100 bucks thereabouts like for like.. nt bad i guess, and camera lens dont take up much space in your friends luggage.

mpenza · 29th May 2006

Tin Cheung Camera is probably dealing in grey sets. It's like our TCW, only much bigger in scale.

spursburger · 29th May 2006

They deal with both grey and warranty sets. FYI, prices quoted there are cheaper than the listed price in their website

I was there just 3 weeks ago. Can almost die there... all your dream lens are there, but no $$$

holeinone · 29th May 2006

Wah, looks like I should plan a trip there quickly...

dragos · 30th May 2006

better to get it yourself than to ask another to do it....

thw · 30th May 2006

Where is Oracle? Will like to purchase the Canon 10-22 lens.

megakale · 30th May 2006

Originally Posted by thw

Where is Oracle? Will like to purchase the Canon 10-22 lens.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=197359

Cheers

thw · 30th May 2006

Originally Posted by megakale

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=197359

Cheers

Thanks for the link.

toiletliterature · 31st May 2006

I just got back from HK two nights back and I stayed about 300m from Tin Cheung. I asked about warranty and they said that it is international. The prices there are really good. The 17-55 is going for around 1.6k SGD

ricleo · 31st May 2006

wow serious? The 17-55 F2.8 is going for only 1.6k? Maybe it's time for me to sell my 17-40L and replace it with this wonderful lens, hmmmmm

lewong · 31st May 2006

Hi all, does anyone know of any reputable shop in HK to get lenses?

spursburger · 1st June 2006

I spent days walking around Kowloon and Mongkok area. Tin Cheung is the most friendly and reasonably priced shop. I won't go anywhere else if I had to go HK again to buy any camera equipment. I bought a 10-22 + Hood, 24-105L + Hood and B+W UV Filter for both.... for $3k approx.

27th May 2006	#1
funtasy Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,096	Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong The Canon EFS 10-22mm is listed in the Tin Cheung Camera website (Hong Kong), as $4725 HKD. That works out to be about S$963. I have a colleague who will be going to HK tomorrow for a holiday. I am thinking of asking her to get it for me. I think the price is for grey set without warranty. Here it cost $1140 with warranty. What do you guys think?

27th May 2006	#2
solarii Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bt. Timah Posts: 1,375	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong Oracle sells it at $1080 WITH a one year local warranty. Go figure. Ok I'll put to put it simply, it isn't worth all the trouble and effort. The savings isn't great enough... AND you'll owe your colleague one. If the price were around $900 you might want to consider, but at 963 for a grey set, I'd rather choose one with a local warranty. Now if the Hong Kong set came with an international warranty, it would be a different issue completely.... Last edited by solarii; 27th May 2006 at 10:17 PM.

28th May 2006	#3
adamadam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 3,159	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong I'd rather not trouble others with such purchases and I don't think the saving here is that much different - probably pay more and get warranty

28th May 2006	#4
holeinone Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,316	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong Are you sure the HK set does not come with international warranty? If it does, I think it would be worth the trouble. __________________ There is no life without fast cars....

28th May 2006	#5
funtasy Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,096	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong Thanks for the comments. The savings is not that great and have to trouble my colleague though she willingly offered to help me buy it. Moreover, she will not know how to inspect the lens before buying it. That is why I am hesitating. As for the warranty, I read in this forum that Tin Chueng prices are cheaper because it does not have International Warranty.

28th May 2006	#6
kernik Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 186	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong The site http://www.ygdragon.net/ have the 10-22mm at 5,100HKD or S$1040 using the same exchange rate. Would this come with Int'l warranty? Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Zoom 變焦 5,800 5,100 1/5/2006 Kowloon Lxfe I reckon if you can bring it back free of gst, it's still cheaper but than again Oracle have got a great price at $1080 and it's hassle free! Now, if only Oracle can do it at S$1040, life would be a breeze

29th May 2006	#10
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong Tin Cheung Camera is probably dealing in grey sets. It's like our TCW, only much bigger in scale.

29th May 2006	#11
spursburger Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 60	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong They deal with both grey and warranty sets. FYI, prices quoted there are cheaper than the listed price in their website I was there just 3 weeks ago. Can almost die there... all your dream lens are there, but no $$$

30th May 2006	#13
dragos Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Apex Circle Posts: 1,360	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong better to get it yourself than to ask another to do it.... __________________ http://www.apexcircle.com Paranormal @ http://hellgates.com/

30th May 2006	#14
thw Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 765	OT: Where is Oracle? Where is Oracle? Will like to purchase the Canon 10-22 lens. Last edited by thw; 30th May 2006 at 09:00 AM.

31st May 2006	#17
toiletliterature Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 64	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong I just got back from HK two nights back and I stayed about 300m from Tin Cheung. I asked about warranty and they said that it is international. The prices there are really good. The 17-55 is going for around 1.6k SGD

31st May 2006	#18
ricleo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern Singapore Posts: 2,060	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong wow serious? The 17-55 F2.8 is going for only 1.6k? Maybe it's time for me to sell my 17-40L and replace it with this wonderful lens, hmmmmm __________________ 5DII, 7D, 17-40 F4L, 24-70 F2.8L, 50 F1.4, 70-200 F4L IS, 300 F4L IS, Sigma 150mm F2.8 HSM

31st May 2006	#19
lewong Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 67	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong Hi all, does anyone know of any reputable shop in HK to get lenses?

1st June 2006	#20
spursburger Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 60	Re: Canon EFS 10-22mm in Hong Kong I spent days walking around Kowloon and Mongkok area. Tin Cheung is the most friendly and reasonably priced shop. I won't go anywhere else if I had to go HK again to buy any camera equipment. I bought a 10-22 + Hood, 24-105L + Hood and B+W UV Filter for both.... for $3k approx.