Equipment Best place to buy lenses

Discussion in 'Photography, Art & Design' started by chris182, 30 Apr 2013.

  1. chris182

    chris182 What's a Dremel?

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    Hey guys,

    Long time lurker on this forum, and just (last few years) starting to get into photography. I've even had a handful of paid gigs!!

    Just wondering where you guys buy most of your equipment from? Specifically lenses at the moment, but I am planning on upgrading to a 5D mkIII at some point!!

    Thanks!
     
  2. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    Silver51 I cast flare!

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  4. chris182

    chris182 What's a Dremel?

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    My heart says thanks guys, but my brain, and my bank account are currently cursing you pretty loud!
     
  5. Highland3r

    Highland3r Minimodder

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    TheBlackSwordsMan Far over the misty mountains cold

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    whisperwolf What's a Dremel?

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    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    LCE have been very good for me, so a solid second hand showing for them from me.
     
  9. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    +1 :thumb:
     
  10. Cei

    Cei pew pew pew

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    I use WEX (Warehouse Express) for new items, they're fast at shipping and very reliable.
     
  11. sniperdude

    sniperdude Minimodder

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    To be honest I never rule Argos out any more...sometimes they can be as cheap as online
    but you can get the item there and then.


    I have also bought a lens in a dodgy orange and blue forum from wuyanxu hehe
     
  12. GregTheRotter

    GregTheRotter Minimodder

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    Guess I'm the only one that uses amazon uk here ^^ (for the more popular stuff, obviously their selection isnt anything like a proper camera store).
     
  13. Cei

    Cei pew pew pew

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    I've used Amazon for flashguns actually, and memory cards/readers.
     
  14. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    Dodgy orange/blue forum indeed, don't want to name it or post negative comments about it in fear of getting banned for voicing my opinion elsewhere.

    How's the lens going?
     
  15. sniperdude

    sniperdude Minimodder

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    all good mate

    Don't really use it that much to be honest but its all still working fine

    just got some extension rings so off ebay so I might use it for some macro now that I don't have to stand a mile away from the subject LOL

    New toy coming end of the month....GF got me a 35mm F1.8 prime.

    I am also banned from aria .....I lost the plot with them in PM told them to shove there forum.
     
  16. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    Me too - Got a Nissin Di866 from Amazon. :thumb:
     

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