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boozybill
03-08-2007, 19:58
hi guys and girls, just bought nikon 55-200mm vr lens what do you think of these lenses are they as good as people say any advice will be helpful. :thumbs:
Ewan
03-08-2007, 19:59
From what I've heard it's a very good lens. You can shoot as low as 1/10th or 1/20th of a sec with the VR and still have a sharp image!

I'm planning on buying the 300mm version for wildlife sometime soon ;)
Wile E. coyote
03-08-2007, 22:54
I'm planning on buying the 300mm version for wildlife sometime soon ;)

Dont know about the 200mm, but the 300mm is a great lens. Had it myself for 2 months, and I love it :love:. Had some sharp shots at 300mm @ 1/60 second, totally amazed :).
Joe T
04-08-2007, 07:39
Read some great reviews of this lens! :D
R8JimBob88
07-08-2007, 16:42
I've read some cracking reviews too. Infact i'm hoping to get one next week! Cant wait
mummygina
07-08-2007, 16:54
went to Jessops today to have a look at this, and the 300mm VR lens. the 55-200mm VR lens is great, but i'm waiting to see how the focal range of the 300mm compares to it,before i make my final decision. unfortunatly my local branch didnt have the 300mm VR lens in stock, so hoping it'll come in on Friday for me to make a final decision. have fun with your new lens
R8JimBob88
07-08-2007, 18:59
Holy smokes - http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24_27&products_id=412

Check out the price on that! Bargain! I think Jessops are asking for £249.99 for this one.

Has anyone ever delt with them before? Are they to be trusted, seems too good to be true :)
Ewan
07-08-2007, 19:02
It is true. Onestop are very highly rated, but delivery can take a week or two sometimes. They prices are VAT, import, and delivery inclusive I think.
Wile E. coyote
07-08-2007, 19:19
It is true. Onestop are very highly rated, but delivery can take a week or two sometimes. They prices are VAT, import, and delivery inclusive I think.

Tis true, a friend ordered the tokina 12-24mm from them, for about half the cost from the uk. It came within a week and price includes all delivery.
antihero
07-08-2007, 19:28
slightly cheaper on fleabay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-55-200mm-f-4-5-6-G-ED-VR-UK_W0QQitemZ120147787796QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3343QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)(and UK seller) .....(pulling hair out)...sooooo tempted :(
barbaricacidman
07-08-2007, 20:04
however much i hate the shop! i just bought that lens (i think LOL) from here

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0582085.htm

cheaper still at 149.99!
King_Boru
07-08-2007, 20:10
however much i hate the shop! i just bought that lens (i think LOL) from here

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0582085.htm

cheaper still at 149.99!

Oh Oh, hate to tell you, thats the non VR one.

King.
antihero
07-08-2007, 20:16
however much i hate the shop! i just bought that lens (i think LOL) from here

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0582085.htm

cheaper still at 149.99!

poo. had my hopes up then!!! still got a £30 argos voucher to get rid of!! :thumbsdown:
barbaricacidman
07-08-2007, 20:22
shot in the foot! lol! cheers for pointing that out! shows how little i know!
PaulBoy
08-08-2007, 05:31
It is true. Onestop are very highly rated, but delivery can take a week or two sometimes. They prices are VAT, import, and delivery inclusive I think.

Yes OneStop are HK based & delivery takes 5-7days normally
I have bought several items from them & only once got stung by Customs for Duty etc - OneStop reimbursed the full amount once I contacted them & sent the invoice to them - they are the only HK dealer who promise this & deliver on that promise - there are other HK dealers (like the 3Bay ones) who promise this but DONT deliver ...
Paul
PS If you aren;t in a rush get a price from Kerso as he will usually match the HK dealers & his warranty is better if things go Pete Tong ;)
Ewan
08-08-2007, 07:59
shot in the foot! lol! cheers for pointing that out! shows how little i know!

Probably still not a bad lens in decent lighting conditions :)
mummygina
08-08-2007, 08:21
Kerso just sent me a price for this lens, and its nearly £100 cheaper than Jessops at £250. Gonna go and see if another local camera shop has the 70-300mm VR today, before i make my final decision.

Kerso's prices are definetly great!
R8JimBob88
08-08-2007, 10:09
I knew jessops were expenisve but after looking around, i'm supprised they make any business at all!
Wile E. coyote
08-08-2007, 12:32
I knew jessops were expenisve but after looking around, i'm supprised they make any business at all!

Yep always pays to shop around ;)