I approached a shop in people's park that they quoted this lens at $450, with a build in motor (for D60). However, after calling almost all the well known shops posted here, the price ranged from $700 - $840, inclusive of GST and cash payment!
AP - $700
CP - $700
MS - $720
TCW - $720
Lord's - $840
The uncle at the people's park wasn't very hard selling, unlike the con cases I have read over here. I was surprised that these well-known shops sell more expansive than the one at People's Park! Judging the differences in prices, I am wary of the lens that people's park is selling, might be a grey set or whatnots, but as a poor student who just sold the kit lens, I am in need of a lens.
So should I go ahead with the buy at people's park (with close checking of warranty/everything) or should I count my luck and save to buy from one of those reputable shop?
I assumed the lens they quote me is >
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3341&navigator=6
AP - $700
CP - $700
MS - $720
TCW - $720
Lord's - $840
The uncle at the people's park wasn't very hard selling, unlike the con cases I have read over here. I was surprised that these well-known shops sell more expansive than the one at People's Park! Judging the differences in prices, I am wary of the lens that people's park is selling, might be a grey set or whatnots, but as a poor student who just sold the kit lens, I am in need of a lens.
So should I go ahead with the buy at people's park (with close checking of warranty/everything) or should I count my luck and save to buy from one of those reputable shop?
I assumed the lens they quote me is >
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3341&navigator=6