WTB: -----Nikon 18-200mm VR and Tokina 12-24mm

[ronniefung]

Lemme know if you have either of those two lenses for reasonable prices!

Cheers, Ronnie

[Darklonerdad]

The 18 - 200mm VR lenses are really in short supply. Kinda hard to come by. However I did see a few on e-bay.

[Qube]

The 18 - 200mm VR lenses are really in short supply. Kinda hard to come by. However I did see a few on e-bay.

Strange though. eBay costs more than if I bought it retail at Henry's.

I'm looking for the 18-200mm myself. Although dropping $400 more than a non-VR-II like Tamron or Sigma (ugh) is nuts... I've tested the Nikon and seriously... hand held at tele nice. Plus, it's faster than the 3rd party.

EDIT: The other thing to think about is... this is going to be my vacation lens. Do I trust to go out with a $900 lens or a $400? :| Tough choice.

[musicman]

Better you check at craigslist, last week I saw 1 person selling it, but you must act fast because this item gone very fast like a lightning.:)

[rubberband]

the 18-200 has lots of things that suck about it.. distortion, creep, etc. Mine is on the camera more often than not though.. the versatility + VR is a winner for sure.

OP: How much are you willing to spend? The 18-200 is impossible to find at retail (which will be over $1k after taxes) so what budget are you entertaining in order for someone to sell you theirs?

[editorman123]

Dropped into a Black's in Mississauga the other day and they had one on display. They had no idea how rare they are. Near Britannia and Mavis. Also saw one just yesterday on Craigslist or somewhere - the guy was asking $900. So they are around.

[ronniefung]

I know how rare they are.

That's why I'm hoping to find one used.

I've budgeted 1000 dollars for one.

Cheers!

[Qube]

Hey $1000 is what it costs hahaha! Just go to Vistek.ca and use the Visa coupon code. After tax and free shipping is just a few cents over $1000. I just ordered one, they have it IN STOCK. If you want, go to their store and get it for $30 more.

$899.95

Shipping: FREE
GST : $54.00
PST: $72.00
Discounts: VISA Perks Savings -$25.00
Grand Total: $1,000.94

[ronniefung]

Ahhhhh.....shows me for listening to the guy at Henry's, hahaha.

He told me backorder everywhere in Canada!

Cheers for the recommendation.

Ronnie

[Qube]

Ahhhhh.....shows me for listening to the guy at Henry's, hahaha.

He told me backorder everywhere in Canada!

Cheers for the recommendation.

Ronnie

I listened too, then laughed when I called Vistek and they told me there are five on hand. Confirmed they are the (only) 18-200 VR ED lens ;) Of course, being RFD, I immediately searched for a coupon and found one.

[barold]

EDIT: The other thing to think about is... this is going to be my vacation lens. Do I trust to go out with a $900 lens or a $400? :| Tough choice.

Meaning would you want to travel with a lens this valuable? I think the DSLR already garners alot of attention... and what's the point of having nice glass if you're not going to use it?

[Qube]

Meaning would you want to travel with a lens this valuable? I think the DSLR already garners alot of attention... and what's the point of having nice glass if you're not going to use it?

Well I've ordered the Nikon. The benefits far outweight the cost compared to the third party lenses. To places like Cuba, I'd just bring the Xacti C6, but I'm going to Europe so the D200 is coming with... yet don't want to tote the entire camera bag ;)

[akito925]

they are not that rare to get, I'd bought mine at my local store, they had like 5 in stock, lots 18-200mm vr. nice lens, very nice glass, also very heavy too.. hehe but love it. its really fast! better then my kit lens that 18-135mm.

I know how rare they are.

That's why I'm hoping to find one used.

I've budgeted 1000 dollars for one.

Cheers!

[musicman]

they are not that rare to get, I'd bought mine at my local store, they had like 5 in stock, lots 18-200mm vr. nice lens, very nice glass, also very heavy too.. hehe but love it. its really fast! better then my kit lens that 18-135mm.

Local store? what is the name? why don't you help the ronniefung to get it, maybe give him more information where they located and phone number.;)

[Blood_Lust]

Local store? what is the name? why don't you help the ronniefung to get it, maybe give him more information where they located and phone number.;)

Try Downtown Camera. I got my 18-200 lens there.

[musicman]

I just called them and they don't have in stock, we have to pre order and put some deposit so they can hold it for you, this is just to help this guy to get 1, I myself have 1 already, so I think the best way to get it is to put an order, here is the info for the store:
DOWNTOWN CAMERA LTD.
55 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1R6, Canada
Phone: (416) 363-1749
Fax: (416) 363-4827
Toll-Free: 1-866-223-1618
Email - info@downtowncamera.com


STORE HOURS:

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday and Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Good luck.


Try Downtown Camera. I got my 18-200 lens there.

[Qube]

What price is Downtown Camera offering? Again, Vistek after coupon and taxes, shipped free, is $1000.

EDIT: Per their website:
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED $889.99
So after taxes, it would be $1014... or more than Vistek, plus you have to drive down there :)
On a side note, IF you can haggle taxes, it would be potentially a better deal.

[Qube]

What price is Downtown Camera offering? Again, Vistek after coupon and taxes, shipped free, is $1000.

EDIT: Per their website:
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED $889.99
So after taxes, it would be $1014... or more than Vistek, plus you have to drive down there :)
On a side note, IF you can haggle taxes, it would be potentially a better deal.



Received it today. Definitely the BOMB! VR at 180-200mm is sweet. Slight vignetting but stopping down is no problem.