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  • 21-05-2011 8:35am
    #1
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭


    So I went to order a canon 85mm f/1.8 from calumet,and they have no stock, nor do warehouseexpress.com

    as they are the only two I have ever used before... and while for certain things I am willing to pay a premium to buy locally, I balk at paying 30% over the odds for the privilege....

    so I don't want to buy from ebay as I need it fairly quickly

    simplyelectronics? cowboys?

    any other suggestions??


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Digitalrev perhaps?


  • #3
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    isnt there all sort of customs issues with using them? coming from HK


  • #4
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    they're also more expensive than UK retail...!!


  • #5
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,164 ✭✭✭nilhg


    Stock would seem to be an issue all over for this lens, I often use idealo for a quick guide on prices and availability.


    http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.idealo.de%2Fpreisvergleich%2FOffersOfProduct%2F106493.html



    http://www.idealo.co.uk/compare/106493/canon-ef-85mm-f-1-8-usm.html


  • #6
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    Try Ian Kerr in Kerso. Based in Scotland, whatever price he gives you won't incur customs/duties. He's also on ebay but make direct contact - it will usually save you an extra few bob than whatever he quotes on ebay.

    A nice guy, Many on this forum (as I have done myself) have dealt with him without any difficulties.


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  • #7
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    apparently the earthquake has had serious implications... can you imagine, Japan are having issues getting lenses out of the country... we had some snow and were barely able to keep the lights on!!

    I use the google.co.uk shopping results, seem sto be similar to idealo...

    only one canon e-tailer though!


  • #8
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    AnCatDubh wrote: »
    Try Ian Kerr in Kerso. Based in Scotland, whatever price he gives you won't incur customs/duties. He's also on ebay but make direct contact - it will usually save you an extra few bob than whatever he quotes on ebay.

    A nice guy, Many on this forum (as I have done myself) have dealt with him without any difficulties.

    have dropped him a line thanks!


  • #9
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,416 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    I've bought some stuff from HKBNS
    http://www.hkbns.com/shopping/site/Item/52-Canon-EF-85mm-f18-USM#

    I got mine as a gift, took just 4 days and tracked on line(Slowest part was getting it from Dublin to my address!)


  • #10
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    still way too expensive for coming from HK with customs....


  • #11
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Can't recommend Ian Kerr enough. An absolute pleasure to deal with.


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  • #12
    .Longshanks.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭.Longshanks.


    I bought mine from adverts. Meet the seller in person, inspected and tried before handing over any cash. I've seen 1-2 of them about recently and you could even have one today if willing to travel!

    I think i paid €220-230 for mine. Probably my favourite lens


  • #13
    jaybeeveedub
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭jaybeeveedub


    it would make sense, I love adverts. I think its great, but at the moment people seem to be vastly overvaluing their non-L glass, most want a reasonable discount off RRP, which is miles off....! 350 at the moment! that's new from the UK prices!!


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