Strange Phenomenon in nikor 35mm f1.8 sales

[bizchng]

Planning to get a 2nd hand DX 35mm f1.8 as I do wish to pay so much for a first hand. I called up one of the shop in funan and got a quote of a brand new at $350 with GST and they genuine have stocks for it.

However, most of the 2nd hand selling in B&S are charging $370-$400. It is really stange that people are snapping up the lens at higher price when a brand new from the shop is cheaper.

Anyone know the reason ? From what I know, all are made in china set. It really beats me if there is really a degraded batch or something that made people want to get the expansive 2nd hand set.

[huggable]

Which shop did you go to? At S$350, do you have to buy some "digital-use" filters?

[Entity]

Or perhaps they only provide shop warranty, i.e. grey sets without Nikon warranty. These will probably be at the price point you mentioned.

There is a big shortage of the AFS 35mm F1.8 DX everywhere even in Hong Kong, that is why many are willing to pay close to the brand new price for used sets.

[Wurdelak]

just add a bit more and get the 35mm f2 AFD... it's waaaaay better than the dx version...

[bizchng]

Originally Posted by huggable Which shop did you go to? At S$350, do you have to buy some "digital-use" filters?

AP in funan. so the grey set don't have local warrant ? Anyone knows how to differentiate ?

[Simon_84]

i don't remember AP got sell grey sets one...most of the time they carry local sets.

[proteonXPR]

depends.. when stocks are low, people have the upperhand.. many want to push for a profit from sets that they might have gotten across the border

too bad i'm in EU where lenses are not much cheaper than singapore, if i'm in the US one can really buy tons and bring back.

i sourced for one mint 35mm f1.8 with a filter as a gift for a friend, and got the 2 week old lens for $320 sgd.. well if one cannot wait and want one badly.. then one will lose bargaining power

[PrimePhotog]

Quote: just add a bit more and get the 35mm f2 AFD... it's waaaaay better than the dx version...

Why do you say that?The DX version is slightly faster and has a great AF-S motor with instant MF override.AF-S one can AF on the consumer bodies.MTF rating is also reportedly better.In what way is the AFD one better other than it's usability on FX?

[MashiMaro]

Originally Posted by Wurdelak ... it's waaaaay better than the dx version...

and this statement is from one who's never even shoot with either one?

[agentxq49]

AP stock the 35mm already? Sigh!!!!

Ok i can say that AP does not sell grey sets, since i went there to try out the 35mm before when they had stock, but decided to buy a week later ($$$). Ended up no stock

Bought mine at $370 instead, without filter.

[diediealsomustdive]

Simple, there was a real shortage of stock a few months back. Some were laying their hands on stocks at $350 (which is the right price at the usual places) and re-selling at BNS at $400 to make a quick few bucks. Some perhaps were unable to let go and I believe currently there is good level of stock out there, you should be able to pop into a shop, or at least a few shops, and find ready stocks.

Tell the BNS guys regular stocks are back in shop. Offer them $300 or less, or buy new.

At AP and other usual places this price gets you local set with warranty.

[bizchng]

Originally Posted by diediealsomustdive Simple, there was a real shortage of stock a few months back. Some were laying their hands on stocks at $350 (which is the right price at the usual places) and re-selling at BNS at $400 to make a quick few bucks. Some perhaps were unable to let go and I believe currently there is good level of stock out there, you should be able to pop into a shop, or at least a few shops, and find ready stocks. Tell the BNS guys regular stocks are back in shop. Offer them $300 or less, or buy new. At AP and other usual places this price gets you local set with warranty.

Seems like it is better to get first hand .. will check with AP to see if they have stocks.

[pilotsnoopy]

i went to e shop i bought it from a few months back last week...and they had 2 on the shelf :|

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by huggable Which shop did you go to? At S$350, do you have to buy some "digital-use" filters?

MSRP is only $399. By right, the lens could be had at the shops for about $330. Everyone is jacking up the price because of the lack of stock. I refused to buy then. But if the stocks are in and stuck.. Then I think it's time I can get a good bargain now..

[diediealsomustdive]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon MSRP is only $399. By right, the lens could be had at the shops for about $330. Everyone is jacking up the price because of the lack of stock. I refused to buy then. But if the stocks are in and stuck.. Then I think it's time I can get a good bargain now..

I wanted very much to buy this lens but ended up getting a Tokina 10-17mm fisheye instead, going diving next week, he he. But no more cash for this lens for now. Maybe wait 6 months...

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by diediealsomustdive I wanted very much to buy this lens but ended up getting a Tokina 10-17mm fisheye instead, going diving next week, he he. But no more cash for this lens for now. Maybe wait 6 months...

Living up to your nick, eh? I'm still shooting with my Sigma 24/1.8, so I'm not in that much of a hurry to buy too. Will let you know if I succumb to it.

[Ninestar]

I'm searching for the 35mm too... No stock in any of the shops.

[rain5533]

sorry, may i know about it lens, still out of stock in sg??

[woolman]

Originally Posted by Wurdelak just add a bit more and get the 35mm f2 AFD... it's waaaaay better than the dx version...

yeah and can use on FX too... but rumours has it that the new AF-S 35mm f1.4 is coming...

[wuminlee]

Originally Posted by rain5533 sorry, may i know about it lens, still out of stock in sg??

just bought my 35mm f1.8 today at AP sls @ $360.
heard they left 2 set but 1 is reserved. gladly, i bought it.