buy lens in Hongkong

andi1704 · 26th December 2003

anybody knows where to buy lens in Hongkong? any shop recomendations?
i heard its cheaper than singapore.

thanks

mpenza · 26th December 2003

I'm thinking along the same lines too. Heard than Man Shing and Wan Shing are two of the more popular shops but dun really know about their prices.

Spectrum · 26th December 2003

So where is Mun Shing & Wan Shing situated at? Please PM me regarding both their address if it's not convenient for you to post on this site.

Wai · 27th December 2003

my friend went to HK and told me that the price more ex than SG leh

which lens u looking for?

aong · 27th December 2003

chk out
http://clubsnap.org/forums/showthrea...kong+man+shing

there's a very useful post over there

and the lens, so far, i'd bought.. they're roughly 10-20% cheaper.. even accessories like tripods, balls (and more variety even) and even bags!

licorx · 27th December 2003

Originally Posted by Wai

my friend went to HK and told me that the price more ex than SG leh

which lens u looking for?

that's true, was there in september and was very much disappointed when i found out that the d100 is more expensive there compared to SG.

was too disgusted that i did not even bother to inquire about the lenses...

check with others before going, you just might save time and your air fare...

regards.

harlow123 · 27th December 2003

Oh yes, its definitely cheaper than in singapore. Here is a link for the price list, pretty updated.

http://www.ygdragon.net/indexp.html

aong · 27th December 2003

Originally Posted by licorx

that's true, was there in september and was very much disappointed when i found out that the d100 is more expensive there compared to SG.

was too disgusted that i did not even bother to inquire about the lenses...

check with others before going, you just might save time and your air fare...

regards.

ack... the latest flash-- sbx-800 or what? selling for SGD545 or so ... not too sure if it's cheaper or not.. any idea?

i gotten my 550ex for that price too...

mpenza · 6th January 2004

prices for the Canon items are lower than Singapore's. I'm not too sure about Nikon lenses. Tamron lenses are generally about the same....but the 90mm macro is cheaper.

wilis128 · 6th January 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

prices for the Canon items are lower than Singapore's. I'm not too sure about Nikon lenses. Tamron lenses are generally about the same....but the 90mm macro is cheaper.

mmm.... at the latest exc rate, HK$2100 works out to be about $460 only...

mpenza · 6th January 2004

yup but I dunno which shop sells it at that price. Wing Shing sells it higher. might be going next month again. would anyone interested if I bring brandnew Tamron 90mm back and sell at $500 (to cover adverse exchange rate movements, transport and labour)?

SNAG · 6th January 2004

I realise that the general trend is that HK can be more expensive for newer stuff.

The last time I checked (last National Day), a D100 and 24-85G was more expensive in HK than Singapore.

But 'older' products are much cheaper.

I've recently asked a friend (who is a HK-er) to get a 70-300 ED lens from Wing Shing. I got it at HK$1980, approx $440. Cathay sells this for $588 w/o GST.

I saved around $160.

harlow123 > thanks for the site.

Now for my contributions: These websites would give a rough estimate of the lens. If you ever want to send a email for a e-quote, make sure that you ask for a lens that has international warranty, or they will just quote you a price for a grey market lens.

www.matsuyacamera.com.hk
www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

aong · 6th January 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

yup but I dunno which shop sells it at that price. Wing Shing sells it higher. might be going next month again. would anyone interested if I bring brandnew Tamron 90mm back and sell at $500 (to cover adverse exchange rate movements, transport and labour)?

Got it for HKD$2150 at Wing Shing, might be cheaper elsewhere (i can't speak cantonese, sound like a total tourist, man)... heard no stock already

johnyu · 6th January 2004

Btw, you can also get grey market items in HK.
For instance, grey market version of canon A80 is S$100 cheaper.

mpenza · 6th January 2004

Originally Posted by aong

Got it for HKD$2150 at Wing Shing, might be cheaper elsewhere (i can't speak cantonese, sound like a total tourist, man)... heard no stock already

I was there last Friday and they have stocks....

bangkuangz · 6th January 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

yup but I dunno which shop sells it at that price. Wing Shing sells it higher. might be going next month again. would anyone interested if I bring brandnew Tamron 90mm back and sell at $500 (to cover adverse exchange rate movements, transport and labour)?

Any chance we can ask you to look for other goods? Just wondering since I think lot of ppl will be interested if you organize sort of MO on buying stuffs in HK (and help you cover transport and labour also

) ....

mpenza · 6th January 2004

I can't buy too much though

lenses are heavy and I may want to buy a few items myself.

simonsng · 7th January 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

I can't buy too much though lenses are heavy and I may want to buy a few items myself.

Can tongpang a Kenko 300 Pro 1.4x TC for canon?

SniperD · 7th January 2004

wah..... the 550ex is so much cheaper there than singapore..... less than SGD$500 ....
and the EF85mm f1.8 (non-L)'s only SGD$480..

*conversion using SGD$1 is to HKD$5

bangkuangz · 7th January 2004

Originally Posted by SniperD

wah..... the 550ex is so much cheaper there than singapore..... less than SGD$500 ....
and the EF85mm f1.8 (non-L)'s only SGD$480..

*conversion using SGD$1 is to HKD$5

buy buy buy ....

...

Anyway .. interested if mpenza really plan to help us MO some of the goods

keen on the 550EX also

26th December 2003	#1
andi1704 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 540	buy lens in Hongkong anybody knows where to buy lens in Hongkong? any shop recomendations? i heard its cheaper than singapore. thanks

27th December 2003	#4
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,133	my friend went to HK and told me that the price more ex than SG leh which lens u looking for? __________________ We are HDD of PC & FT are MB add to storage; so PC never hangs with enormous storage capacity - LKY

27th December 2003	#7
harlow123 New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 19	Hong Kong Lens Price list Oh yes, its definitely cheaper than in singapore. Here is a link for the price list, pretty updated. http://www.ygdragon.net/indexp.html

6th January 2004	#12
SNAG Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,410	Well, it's cheap alll right! I realise that the general trend is that HK can be more expensive for newer stuff. The last time I checked (last National Day), a D100 and 24-85G was more expensive in HK than Singapore. But 'older' products are much cheaper. I've recently asked a friend (who is a HK-er) to get a 70-300 ED lens from Wing Shing. I got it at HK$1980, approx $440. Cathay sells this for $588 w/o GST. I saved around $160. harlow123 > thanks for the site. Now for my contributions: These websites would give a rough estimate of the lens. If you ever want to send a email for a e-quote, make sure that you ask for a lens that has international warranty, or they will just quote you a price for a grey market lens. www.matsuyacamera.com.hk www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

7th January 2004	#19
SniperD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind the viewfinder... Posts: 5,954	wah..... the 550ex is so much cheaper there than singapore..... less than SGD$500 .... and the EF85mm f1.8 (non-L)'s only SGD$480.. *conversion using SGD$1 is to HKD$5 __________________ EYE-DEAS

26th December 2003	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	I'm thinking along the same lines too. Heard than Man Shing and Wan Shing are two of the more popular shops but dun really know about their prices.

26th December 2003	#3
Spectrum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Here Posts: 3,685	So where is Mun Shing & Wan Shing situated at? Please PM me regarding both their address if it's not convenient for you to post on this site.

27th December 2003	#5
aong Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marine Parade Posts: 138	chk out http://clubsnap.org/forums/showthrea...kong+man+shing there's a very useful post over there and the lens, so far, i'd bought.. they're roughly 10-20% cheaper.. even accessories like tripods, balls (and more variety even) and even bags!

6th January 2004	#14
johnyu Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 316	Btw, you can also get grey market items in HK. For instance, grey market version of canon A80 is S$100 cheaper.

6th January 2004	#17
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	I can't buy too much though lenses are heavy and I may want to buy a few items myself.