WPF - World Photography Forum
Home Gallery Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Welcome to World Photography Forum!
Welcome!

Thank you for finding your way to World Photography Forum, a dedicated community for photographers and enthusiasts. There's a variety of forums, a wonderful gallery, and what's more, we are absolutely FREE. You are very welcome to join, take part in the discussion, and post your pictures!

Click here to go to the forums home page and find out more.
Click here to join.


Go Back   World Photography Forum > Photography Equipment > Lenses


Lenses Discussion of Lenses

Nikon 24-70mm

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #21  
Old 21-02-09, 22:25
Lello's Avatar
Lello Lello is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: St Albans Herts
Posts: 1,349
Default

Oh well, looks like the lens will have to on the backboiler for now, Unles I find one S/H
I Do think I will hire a lens for my wedding shoot HERE seems a good price and I can get it at least 3-4 days before to try it out.
__________________
Lello

No amount of security is worth the suffering of a life lived chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.

Lelsphotos
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 22-02-09, 12:02
Gidders's Avatar
Gidders Gidders is offline  
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 2,795
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lello View Post
Oh well, looks like the lens will have to on the backboiler for now, Unles I find one S/H
I Do think I will hire a lens for my wedding shoot HERE seems a good price and I can get it at least 3-4 days before to try it out.
A friends of mine uses that site when they need to hire lenes and recommends them
__________________
Clive
http://www.alteredimages.uk.com
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 22-02-09, 12:06
Canis Vulpes's Avatar
Canis Vulpes Canis Vulpes is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: United Kingdom
Age: 51
Posts: 4,398
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lello View Post
Oh well, looks like the lens will have to on the backboiler for now, Unles I find one S/H
I Do think I will hire a lens for my wedding shoot HERE seems a good price and I can get it at least 3-4 days before to try it out.
A great idea, try before you buy!
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 22-02-09, 15:31
Lello's Avatar
Lello Lello is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: St Albans Herts
Posts: 1,349
Default

Thanks for that Clive, I was meant to have asked if anybody here had used this company before, At least there is a recommendation now.

Lello
__________________
Lello

No amount of security is worth the suffering of a life lived chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.

Lelsphotos
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 22-02-09, 15:34
Lello's Avatar
Lello Lello is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: St Albans Herts
Posts: 1,349
Default

Hi Stephen , That's what I thought!! It's cheap enough to try out.
Lello
__________________
Lello

No amount of security is worth the suffering of a life lived chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.

Lelsphotos
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 22-02-09, 15:34
Joe's Avatar
Joe Joe is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Age: 51
Posts: 1,586
Default

Hiring also makes good business sense if you're out on a job too, as it can be classed as an expense. happy days
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 23-02-09, 21:21
Joe's Avatar
Joe Joe is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Age: 51
Posts: 1,586
Default

Forgot to mention.
In terms of reliable secondhand dealers, I've had a few bits and pieces from these guys before;
https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm

Always very helpful, and when ordering online I've always received a personal email from one of the people at the shop. Shipping has always been lightening fast too.
Although I've never been to the shop as it's a bit far north, if I ever found myself there I would certainly drop in to them. They seem very knowledgeable and helpful, prices arent too bad, and they usually have quite a variety of secondhand gear, with a fast turnaround of listed stock too.
Hope his helps
__________________
primarily using Nikon film and digi kit, and some micro 4/3rds gear for experimenting with old lenses
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 24-02-09, 00:13
Derekb's Avatar
Derekb Derekb is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bradford
Age: 64
Posts: 550
Default

Great prices down at the show, I finally got my own 24-70.
__________________
My Website

My New Website
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 25-02-09, 12:46
postcardcv's Avatar
postcardcv postcardcv is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Norfolk
Age: 48
Posts: 1,856
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe View Post
Ok. Just thinking, it's the best one Sigma do, which would serve you in terms of speed and zoom range, until you get the Nikon?....but I know what you mean though.
the big problem with the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 is sample variation - I knwo a few people who have owned this lens, a couple have been very happy with it but others weren't. One chaps copy was shockingly bad, it was enough to put me of getting one when I was looking for something in this range. I'd recommend anyone going for the Sigma to try the copy they're buying before parting with any money.
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 08-03-09, 18:19
Lello's Avatar
Lello Lello is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: St Albans Herts
Posts: 1,349
Default

Well I resisted for about 3 weeks, But I couldn't wait any longer, I'm now a proud owner of a Nikon 24-70mm lens. When I registered it on the Nikon site, I was told I'm now a professional user!! ME, professional!!!!!!!!
__________________
Lello

No amount of security is worth the suffering of a life lived chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.

Lelsphotos

Last edited by Lello; 08-03-09 at 18:34.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:43.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.