Price out! AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

[Ansel]

RRP is S$2700 at Nikon Singapore website!

[Watcher]

Originally Posted by Ansel RRP is S$2700 at Nikon Singapore website!

Someone tell TCW, quick!

[Beachboy]

Lucky i never sale my lens ......


those who sale at $400-$450 sure sad

[Beachboy]

The lens it self is more expensive that the D70 body

[Garion]

Originally Posted by Beachboy The lens it self is more expensive that the D70 body

There are many examples of lenses costing more than a D70 body. Another good one would be the 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens. Buy both of these lenses alone can buy almost 3 sets of D70 body liao.

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by Beachboy Lucky i never sale my lens ...... those who sale at $400-$450 sure sad

opps i see wrongly i thought its 17-70

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by Garion There are many examples of lenses costing more than a D70 body. Another good one would be the 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens. Buy both of these lenses alone can buy almost 3 sets of D70 body liao.

hehe my next target of lens is 70-200 vr

[Ansel]

Originally Posted by Beachboy hehe my next target of lens is 70-200 vr

Yes!! Me too!!

Frankly if you are buying this lens solely because of it F2.8 max aperture, then I don't think it's worth it when compared to the 18-70 F3.5-4.5 DX aka the D70 "kit" lens. F2.8 is only 1/3rd stop brighter than F3.5, which is the max aperture at the 18mm, and it is only 1 1/3rd stop brighter at 55mm. And don't forget the "kit" lens can go on to 70mm.

I think those who buy it will look beyond just the max aperture and more at it's "constant" aperture and also the build quality, being Japanese made such.

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by Ansel Yes!! Me too!! Frankly if you are buying this lens solely because of it F2.8 max aperture, then I don't think it's worth it when compared to the 18-70 F3.5-4.5 DX aka the D70 "kit" lens. F2.8 is only 1/3rd stop brighter than F3.5, which is the max aperture at the 18mm, and it is only 1 1/3rd stop brighter at 55mm. And don't forget the "kit" lens can go on to 70mm. I think those who buy it will look beyond just the max aperture and more at it's "constant" aperture and also the build quality, being Japanese made such.

so when wana buy lets go BUY BUY BUY

[Dennis]

Wah you blur already lah Beachboy, it is the 18-70mm that comes with the camera leh. That one RRP at $599.

Originally Posted by Beachboy opps i see wrongly i thought its 17-70

[Dennis]

OK Beachboy lets go and buy, when ah. Must bring espn there also right !!
Today OK, you buy we see.

Originally Posted by Beachboy so when wana buy lets go BUY BUY BUY

[Ansel]

Originally Posted by Beachboy so when wana buy lets go BUY BUY BUY

Patience, my young Jedi! Patience.

[offspring]

if your threshold for risk is higher, I suggest buy grey from HK via the various MO at $2650 versus the $3000 plus here.

In addition, most Mo have 7 days 1to1 exchange.

I bought mine at 2.9k and I should have done it via MO....

Your mileage may differ

[Watcher]

Originally Posted by offspring if your threshold for risk is higher, I suggest buy grey from HK via the various MO at $2650 versus the $3000 plus here. In addition, most Mo have 7 days 1to1 exchange. I bought mine at 2.9k and I should have done it via MO.... Your mileage may differ

the street price is between $2.2 to $2.3. You can get it at shops now... $2.6 grey?

[gadrian]

Originally Posted by Watcher the street price is between $2.2 to $2.3. You can get it at shops now... $2.6 grey?

I think offspring was refering to the 70-200...