Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VRII, Best price???

[Dshaw]

I seem to have missed out on the Nikon cash back offer where the cost of the lens new would have been £1400 :-(

Now that i'm looking to pull the trigger on one the cheapest I have found is £1499 on DigitalRev. Firstly i have never used them, are they reputable enough? Secondly, is anyone aware of this lens cheaper anywhere else?

Thanks

 

[Gary Coyle]

Panamoz at £1315 or £1249 if paid by Bank Transfer http://panamoz.com/index.php/lens/nikon/nikon-af-s-nikkor-70-200mm-f-2-8g-ed-vr-ii-lens.html

 

[Dshaw]

WW!!!

Never heard of the company, anyone used them before?

 

[Tigger.ufo]

Based in Hong Kong.

Threads here

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/buying-from-panamoz.527852/

...and here...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...to-ring-them-to-explain-bank-transfer.527111/

Just two of many discussing the pros and cons of buying a grey import.

 

[Dshaw]

I have done a little more research and I will pass on this particular seller.

I think digital rev are looking the most likely.

 

[Dshaw]

Argh...

Digital rev are not a UK company either???

 

[Nikon newbie]

HDEW cameras may be an option;

http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-70-200mm-af-s-nikkor-f28g-ed-vr-ii-lens-498-p.asp

Although I'm not sure on their status as to selling grey imports, but UK based at least.

 

[Tigger.ufo]

HDEW will supply a VAT receipt if you ask. Think their goods still come from HK though?

Thread here, 10 pages of it.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/hdew-cameras-anyone-used-them.215462/

 

[Gary Coyle]

Argh...

Digital rev are not a UK company either???

So you only want the cheapest price from a UK VAT registered company, then look at http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk

Be prepared to shell out close to £1600 though

 

[Dshaw]

So you only want the cheapest price from a UK VAT registered company, then look at http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk

Be prepared to shell out close to £1600 though

Yeah, I just want that peace of mind if I'm going to be spending as much cash.

 

[Gary Coyle]

Yeah, I just want that peace of mind if I'm going to be spending as much cash.

What peace of mind

 

[fracster]

What peace of mind

Bloody hell Gary, let him buy the lens from where he wants, you are getting as bad as some of the others in the "Grey Market" squabble mate.................

 

[Tigger.ufo]

Yeah, I just want that peace of mind if I'm going to be spending as much cash.

My choice would be John Lewis with their unrivalled customer service, UK stock and 2 year guarantee as standard.

You can have it to collect from a local Waitrose for free too.

Sometimes it is not just about the money.

 

[Gary Coyle]

Bloody hell Gary, let him buy the lens from where he wants, you are getting as bad as some of the others in the "Grey Market" squabble mate.................

For bodies i can understand Ade as the warranty is only with the seller but Lenses are covered by Nikons Worldwide warranty

 

[Tigger.ufo]

For bodies i can understand Ade as the warranty is only with the seller but Lenses are covered by Nikons Worldwide warranty

Do you still have to send back to the country it was bought from though?

 

[Gary Coyle]

No, thats why its called an International warranty, Canon are exactly the same.

 

[Beagletorque]

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...1-nikon-70-200-f2-8-vr11.524345/#post-6072655