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AF-S Nikon 24-70mm, F2.8g ED Lens at JB Hi-Fi - $1999 (in Store Only)

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AF-S Nikon 24-70mm, F2.8g ED Lens at JB Hi-Fi - $1999 (in Store Only)
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Lfatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 07:55 files.ozbargain.com.au (326 clicks)
Last edited 24/11/2011 - 07:59

A preofessional Nikkor lens retails 15% below regular store price.
These sell at Teds, Camera Warehouse $2299. I am sure you will get a discount if you go to store.
Sold in the US by B&H for $1890, so given $ conversion, a really good deal.
This is not a grey import either, I had the salesman open the box and check the warranty card, Nikon Australia Warranty. If you are a camera fan I don’t need to tell you that this is one of the best normal zooms ever made.
This is a great bargain! I was told to grab two by the Teds salesman, they are also in short supply due to floods in Thailand.

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  • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 08:00
    +1

    $1948.00 here http://camerapro.net.au/nikon-2470mm-f28g-australian-stock-s…
    plus $19- post or pickup in store. Also try Michaels for a price match.

  • anthman on 24/11/2011 - 08:15

    http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd… - $1804 -> grey market stock.

    • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 08:36

      Import & GST costs possibly added to this price imo do not make this a better deal. Plus this doesn't have a Nikon warranty.

      • Sharp on 24/11/2011 - 13:15

        lenses have international warranty afaik

        • KiwiRoo on 25/11/2011 - 00:37

          Nikon International warranty doesn't work like what you believe it does…. :)

  • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 08:34

    I have seen some cheaper grey imports as well, but its nice to be able to go to a real store.
    Anyhow I know the JB guy was really keen and it looked like he would drop the price by at least $100 is I was going to wip out my CC

    • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 08:39
      +1

      If I'm spending this amount I would also prefer it to be a real camera store. Try buying some of the common accessories at JB's such as filters and batteries.

  • ATD on 24/11/2011 - 08:37
    +1

    While I agree its considered a great lens, this lens was made for a FX camera and its a waste of money to throw it on a DX.

    Just saying…because you say "is one of the best normal zooms ever made"

  • 2true2btrue on 24/11/2011 - 08:39
    +2

    MUCH cheaper here : 0 )

    http://goo.gl/toUhY

  • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 08:49
    -5

    Yes, this lens is made for a FX body, and will give the best results there, but unfortunately there are no F2.8 lenses made for a DX body only. Low light and portraits need that large aperature.

    • nicky100 on 24/11/2011 - 09:15
      +1

      That's no sence. There is a nikkor 17-55 f2.8 just for dx

      Which is the one I am using atm

      • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 09:37

        You are right! my bad
        It retails in US for $1400

  • alextran1983 on 24/11/2011 - 09:04
    +1

    This lens is made in Japan so there's nothing to do with the flood in Thailand :)

    • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 09:35

      Apparently parts come from Thiland??

    • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 10:08
      +1

      Japan has had its own issues.

  • smartrey on 24/11/2011 - 09:08

    I bought the same item 3 months ago at JB Hifi in Queen Victoria for 2,000.00 including 2 years extension warranty + 1 year manufacturer's warranty. I'm happy with it.

    • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 10:07

      Prices have gone up, presuimably due to the Aus Dollar going down.

  • hectic3 on 24/11/2011 - 09:13

    Not a bad price for Nikon Australia warranty.

    What I find peculiar is that this lens is supposedly Made in Japan and we have seen the price of the lens shoot right up during the aftermath of the March tsunami. I wonder how the Thailand floods affect this though? Perhaps they source some of the components from Thailand.

    • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 09:38

      Apparently so

  • ca6leguy on 24/11/2011 - 09:18
    +1

    I was told to grab two by the Teds salesman

    Tell him you will be grabbing three. Teds is always overpriced and their salesman are d!cks h3@ds.

    • alextran1983 on 24/11/2011 - 09:26

      yes, they are pathetic.

      • fatbelly on 24/11/2011 - 09:40
        +1

        I coundnt agree more. They make a huge markups, and give bad advice.

  • irkj on 24/11/2011 - 09:59

    Salesman at JB offered me 1950 a few months back without even trying. I'm sure they'll do 1900 + bonuses if you work hard.

  • Black Hole on 24/11/2011 - 10:57
    -6

    http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-24-70mm…

    $1600 + probably $70 shipping fee with international warranty with all lens - that means Australian Warranty.

    • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 11:18
      +1

      It has $155 fixed price shipping. Again, as this is probably shipped in, the possibility of taxes being imposed as it is over $1000.

    • lycos on 24/11/2011 - 12:31

      You're confused the warranty between Nikon warranty and third party (Mack, store) warranty. Topbuy only offer the latter.

      • Sharp on 24/11/2011 - 13:18
        -1

        Nikon lenses come with international warranty. You can get your grey imports serviced by Nikon Australia.

        http://ww2.nikon.com.au/warranty.php

        • ca6leguy on 24/11/2011 - 13:27

          The warranty terms is very gray. This could mean if you buy a Nikon lens in Australia, then it will be covered overseas and not the other way around.

        • theguru1 on 24/11/2011 - 15:06

          Nikon Australia re: Grey Imports.
          http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/630…

        • mooboy on 25/11/2011 - 16:38

          Totally wrong Sharp. Nikon lenses comes with both local and international warranties. I've bought all my lenses overseas (HK, Taiwan and USA) and in all cases had to be careful to make sure I was getting one with an international warranty (i.e. get them to show you the warranty card before handing over the cash).

  • Onyx1607 on 24/11/2011 - 13:11

    Which stores have stock? I can't image a high end item such as this would be stocked in every JB store.

  • DeWalt on 24/11/2011 - 20:25

    I tend to like Ken Rockwell's reviews. He recommends the Nikon 18-200 over this lens. I took Ken's advice and overall, the 18-200 is a jack of all trades (very versatile) and 1/2 the price!! I bought the 18-200 instead :)

    Price for this lens seems good.

    DeWalt

    • KiwiRoo on 25/11/2011 - 00:40

      Better Bokeh on 24-70 :)

    • mooboy on 25/11/2011 - 16:35
      +2

      You're free to like Ken Rockwell's reviews, bt you should be aware many people think his reviews aren't worth the space they take up on the internet. For example, I think he reviewed the 40mm DX Macro lens the day it was annoucned before anyone had seen it. That is, he did a review of the published informtation from Nikon only.

      I've had the 18-200 before and I currenrtly have the 24-70. They are two completely different lenses and server different purposes. But, in terms of image quality, the 24-70 just kills it, and is weather sealed, constant bright aperture… you're comapring a professional lens to an enthusiast one.

      For DX users, maybe not a great choice. For anyone planning or with FX, a great choice… but I don't thik I would buy it again. I'm happy with it… but tend to reach for my nifty 50 and the 70-200 more. I'd put the money towards quality primes and the lovely 70-200 first.

  • fatbelly on 26/11/2011 - 15:18

    The 24-70 mm is a nice piece of glass, and it a different class. 18-200 is really versatile, great for travel etc, but it has some nasty distortion and aberration.. Primes are always the best, and I also love my 50mm f1.4, but with this one I can zoom and I can still get f2.8. I am planning to upgrade to FX body and see this lens as a investment.

    By the way, JB can do this for $1800 in store for $1800 :-)

  • Black Hole on 28/11/2011 - 09:44

    I am aiming to get the 24-70; 70-200; and the 105mm macro. I have not yet made a move and remain drooling over these lenses.

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