WHICH LENS SHOULD I BUY?? SEL18200 vs SEL18200LR


NEXUSER

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Hi All,

Understand the SEL18200LE is coming to town this month. Understand that the retail price will be SGD1199.00 for SEL18200LE and SEL18200 will be SGD999.00 (current Promotion).

At first, i wanted to purchase the SEL18200 (without knowing the arrival of SEL18200LE), but was hoping for GSS and finally the price for SEL18200 was reduced from SGD1199.00 to SGD999.00. But the price deduction was due to the new arrival lens SEL18200LE.

Beside the price different of SGD200.00, i believed there are PRO and CON between the 2 lenses. Eg. SEL18200LE is smaller and Lighter as compared to SEL18200LE. Now, am confused whether which lens should i go for??

Can you guys provide some valuable comments on which lens should i go for?

Thanks
 

Not sure about the new SEL18200LE performance..but should be the same..(If not wait for reviews...) This is the most important factor.

Then...

Does the reduce of size and weight..worth it for you to pay more? Oh its black too..if it matters to you.

For me.. the $200 differences in price is good enough for me to make my decision.
 

Wait for the new lens to arrive, then head to Sony style store to have a look and feel it physically before making the decision
 

Hi All,

Understand the SEL18200LE is coming to town this month. Understand that the retail price will be SGD1199.00 for SEL18200LE and SEL18200 will be SGD999.00 (current Promotion).

At first, i wanted to purchase the SEL18200 (without knowing the arrival of SEL18200LE), but was hoping for GSS and finally the price for SEL18200 was reduced from SGD1199.00 to SGD999.00. But the price deduction was due to the new arrival lens SEL18200LE.

Beside the price different of SGD200.00, i believed there are PRO and CON between the 2 lenses. Eg. SEL18200LE is smaller and Lighter as compared to SEL18200LE. Now, am confused whether which lens should i go for??

Can you guys provide some valuable comments on which lens should i go for?

Thanks

Where did you see the price for SEL18200 at SGD999.00?
 

hengkg said:
Where did you see the price for SEL18200 at SGD999.00?

The price of SGD999.00 was quoted by Sony Store at IMM. They are running the special promo price for Sony's day or so ever...
 

I got the news from Sony directly.
 

from what i've read, the new version should be cheaper, not more expensive.

where the heck did you hear your news from?

NEXUSER is correct on the price for SEL18200LE, Sony is pricing it at S$1,199.00. You can check out Sony Singapore website.
 

In MY, the RRP for the new 18200LE is RM2799, while the older 18200 is RM2999.
Why Sony SG set the price to be the same and not cheaper for the LE? beats me too!
 

Sony is smart.. milk as much money from locals. Because most people here have lots of cash to throw around, and always think newer = better.
 

NEXUSER is correct on the price for SEL18200LE, Sony is pricing it at S$1,199.00. You can check out Sony Singapore website.

i have eyes to read too, you know.

yea i did check out the website:

SEL18200 SRP $1,199 SEL18200 : Lens : NEX Lens (E-mount) : Sony Singapore

vs

SEL18200LE no price SEL18200LE : Lens : NEX Lens (E-mount) : Sony Singapore
however i saw the price and it's stated as $1,199

and even the promotion lists the SEL18200 as $1,199 SALE : Sony Days 2012 : Sony Singapore

so i have no idea which online website you're quoting
 

Hi I've got a friend in HK right now. The retail list price of the LE is HKD 6490. I'm wondering what is the marked down street price that we should expect? Thanks.
 

i have eyes to read too, you know.

so i have no idea which online website you're quoting

i am sure you have got at least 2 eyes to read.....and 1 mouth to speak, so watch your tongue.....we are here to share and don't owe you anything.

go google it yourself.
 

i am sure you have got at least 2 eyes to read.....and 1 mouth to speak, so watch your tongue.....we are here to share and don't owe you anything.

go google it yourself.

:bsmilie: i don't know who's the one posting weird information claiming it's from a particular website when i saw different information on said website... now you say to google?

1) you claim it's on the Sony website. it's there, but no price as of this morning
2) you quote me and inform me of something i already know... so you're calling me blind and i have defend my eyesight.

goodness. the IQ here is so high i need to crouch to avoid the ceiling
 

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Come on guys, hope my post wont create any unhappiness over the forum.

Just share some info with you guys.

Have checked with CP today and understand that the SEL18200 is under promotion and is priced at SGD999.00. As for SEL18200LE, they still haven received any information on the actual arrival.

Basically, SONY @ IMM also quoted me SGD999.00 for SEL18200 and SEL18200LE @ SGD1199.00 (products launch date is still not confirmed).
 

pretty good deal. $999 brand new.
 

From the website, if i have that spare money i will go for SEL18200LE Instead, what ... lighter is better and prefer in black color than the solid silver (omg i'm racist!) but i'm worry the Min focus =/ wait for review
 

Got mine from MS Color yesterday at $980.00 (inc. GST). Honestly, it a heavy and bulky len.