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So I just bought a Tokina 11-16....

  • 21-07-2009 9:50pm
    #1
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭


    ...and I'm praying I won't get stung with import duty/taxes.

    But even if I do it will still work out cheaper than buying in Ireland.

    Really looking forward to this, have wanted a UWA for a long time! Of course it was between this, the sigma 10-20 and the canon 10-22. After countless hours of reading I think overall this is better value.

    Now I have to wait:(


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  • #2
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Congrats on your new purchase,MagicMarker:cool:.

    I too have bought a lens today...a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8. No import taxes,though,as it's in the eu....but yeah, ...the wait's a killer.:D


  • #3
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    and congrats to you Nforce.

    Now we can be poor together.


  • #4
    pete4130
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,944 ✭✭✭pete4130


    The Nikon 80-200 2.8 is a fantastic lens! I have one...not quite the newest version of it and its cracking. It'll build your muscles up a good bit too! One thing to look out for if it is a twin ring version is the button/clip for the AF/M focus on the lens dones't always pop to lock the lens in AF or manual focus...so it can sometimes move off AF and you'll be wondering why the hell your lens isn't focusing....other than that its a beast. They don't come with lens hoods but they can be picked up eBay for about €7 or something.


  • #5
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Thanks,Magicmarker:cool:

    Cheers,Pete...nope mine isn't the latest version either...it's the olde classic (?) AF
    comes complete with a decent 77mm hoya uv filter,HN-28 lens hood and the CL-43A box. It was an emergency purchase as I've been volunteered to look after the photography for an upcoming wedding. I didn't fancy been up in the wedding couples face during the nuptials, and I doubt if my 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 VR would suffice, so I took the plunge on this lens.:D


  • #6
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    woo, Tokina has been shipped already! :cool:


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  • #7
    chezzer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭chezzer


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    ...and I'm praying I won't get stung with import duty/taxes.

    But even if I do it will still work out cheaper than buying in Ireland.

    Really looking forward to this, have wanted a UWA for a long time! Of course it was between this, the sigma 10-20 and the canon 10-22. After countless hours of reading I think overall this is better value.

    Now I have to wait:(

    where did you buy it from ?


  • #8
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Bought it off eBay, couldn't find it cheaper or even match the price anywhere else.


  • #9
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    Got mine off eBay as well and unfortunately had to pay the import tax...
    But it's a great lens and it's 2.8.


  • #10
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    sasar wrote: »
    Got mine off eBay as well and unfortunately had to pay the import tax...
    But it's a great lens and it's 2.8.
    Had much was it eBay, and how much import tax? If you don't mind me asking...


  • #11
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    If I remember correctly I paid ~420EUR for the lens + ~60EUR on import tax.
    I might be selling it soon though as I'm planning to upgrade to FF.


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  • #12
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    That's not too bad actually, I'm paying 450 and was expecting €100 on import fees. Hopefully I'll get away with it.


  • #13
    DadaKopf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,731 ✭✭✭DadaKopf


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    That's not too bad actually, I'm paying 450 and was expecting €100 on import fees. Hopefully I'll get away with it.

    Did you get away with it?


  • #14
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    DadaKopf wrote: »
    Did you get away with it?
    Indeed I did:D

    It was shipped (free, I might add) from Hong Kong on the Wednesday, and I got it on Friday, now THAT's good service!!


  • #15
    gary82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 812 ✭✭✭gary82


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Indeed I did:D

    It was shipped (free, I might add) from Hong Kong on the Wednesday, and I got it on Friday, now THAT's good service!!

    Sounds like the work of DigitalRev to me....


  • #16
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Congrats Magicmarker!
    I am really sad right now :(


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