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$2,535 AU with Australian waranty from reputable dealer here in Melb.
http://www.cameraaction.com.au/call1300 ... 59&dept=31

Im thinking about taking the plunge.

I was also reading a rumour that Nikon are thinking about releasing a new "N" series of this lens? Wasnt sure if this was credible though.

Steve it is $2,395 from ECS, I would say $140 extra may be worth it for the convenience of being able to take it to their counter if a problem. Also no postage and insurance costs.

ECS does sound pretty good in comparison. After some reading, it appears that the N coating has the most effect on wide angle lenses so we may never get it on a telephoto. I cant remember where it was that I read that though.

Have just bought one this week from Teds here in Adelaide for $2275.

aim54x wrote:ECS does sound pretty good in comparison. After some reading, it appears that the N coating has the most effect on wide angle lenses so we may never get it on a telephoto. I cant remember where it was that I read that though.

I have the 105mm VR macro with the N coating so they do some longer lenses too. It is a beautiful lens.

Hi Steve

I have the lens and love it..it will be a lifelong keeper.

Just an idea

I see tommyg got his from Ted's Adelaide at a good price. I bought the new 24 -70 2.8 while in melbourne for footy finals last year from Teds becaue they price matched other Teds' prices in Sydney and Adelaide.

similarly the Teds store in Syd matched a price for an online store and even with p/h came out a very good price on an MBD-10 and extra batteries for D700.

The D700 I got from Teds in here in SA (Marion) who price matched their counterparts in Sydnedy. Always good to get the body somewhere I can take it straight back to.

Marion Teds didnt have the grip or 24 -70 in stock when I was cashed up hence my multi state buy.)

In the end a few phone calls and bit of research saved me well over $400 on a D700, 24-70 grip and batteries. And all Aus stock and warrantied.

Just my 2C worth - its always worth asking (assumming they have them in stock)

good luck with the purchase - you wont regret it.

cheers
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tommyg wrote:Have just bought one this week from Teds here in Adelaide for $2275.

Hey Tommy - thats a great price. Did you do much haggling to get them that low or was that price advertised?

Thanks for the info.

Basically we went to a number of Adelaide stores (L&P Photographics, Camera House and Diamonds) first, and then took their price to Teds. Said we wanted to buy today if the price was right.

Teds was around $100 cheaper than the best price we got from the other 3.

Thats good work Tom Perhaps they had some old stock from when the $AU was higher?

I got one today at lunch for $2450 after a little bit of cross store haggle. Amusingly the price on the box says $3645.00

great news steve. now, if you read the instructions, it will say "do not use on fish"

Oz_Beachside wrote:great news steve. now, if you read the instructions, it will say "do not use on fish"

Yes, definately an above the water lens Bruce. Perhaps its time to find something else to point the camera at for a little bit.

By the way - know any models who might be interested in an experimental TF* underwater shoot in the next few weeks(experimental in the sense that I have never done underwater glam stuff before....) Cant be any harder than shooting fish right?