PuddleDuck Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hey Guys, OH who is the photogger in the family wants to get a macro lens for his camera, its a canon EOS Digital SLR. Any suggestions on where to buy? I'm happy to order it from overseas if it saves us money, or buy second hand! Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iltby Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Here are my 3 favourite sites- Teds Digital Camera Warehouse Cameras Direct And if he's open to macro lens recommendations, I'd suggest the 2.8 100mm Edited December 29, 2009 by iltby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I have used digital camera warehouse and cameras direct. Last time I ordered from Cameras Direct I had the lens in my hot little hands within 24 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I bought from Camera Direct and am happy with the service but AnnieK told me about DWI and they certainly seem the cheapest by far for camera bodies. I haven't compared lenses as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) It depends on the store who is cheapest for lenses... It's best to hunt around. Edited December 29, 2009 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iltby Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 http://www.shopbot.com.au/ is great for comparing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) B&H, Adorama, Buydig.com, Canoga Cameras and www.sigma4less.com (often has Canon lenses) are all US retailers I've used with no problems. I've always found that the US retailers pound the Aussies into the ground on cost, even after shipping. I have not checked in the past few months so don't know if the stronger dollar has helped things. Lenses (Canon) have international warranties. For macro there are two excellent choices (there are more but these are good starting points): Canon 60 macro - omg, this is a fabulous lens. The only downside on it is that it's minimum focus distance is CLOSE so you can scare bugs and stuff away if you're trying to get 1:1 Upside: small, sharp, great for portraits, fast fast focus Canon 100 macro - now there are two options...one with IS and one without (the older version). Both freakin ROCK. The new one is more expensive. Is it worth it...maybe. If you have the cash, go for it. I won't be upgrading my existing and I'd be thinking hard about spending the extra cash since I know how fantastic the original version is. Downsides to each of these: heavy & big. Upside: you get a little more working room so don't scare the critters away. btw www.pricegrabber.com is pretty good for US based sites comparison shopping I believe there is an "instant rebate" available on the 60mm macro in the US now - which is automatic so no forms to send in and is applied before you purchase Edited December 29, 2009 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I went into Diamonds Camera's here in Adelaide last week as I wanted to get a price for the 100mm 2.8 macro. He only had one left and said that they were being replaced by the L series 100mm 2.8 macro. So Im probably going to buy online next week on my pay day. I was thinking from here: http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I went into Diamonds Camera's here in Adelaide last week as I wanted to get a price for the 100mm 2.8 macro. He only had one left and said that they were being replaced by the L series 100mm 2.8 macro. So Im probably going to buy online next week on my pay day. I was thinking from here:http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/ $735 from there, $660 from DWI http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...sp?idProduct=30 Plus postage of course. I would recommend getting a filter straight away too. I put mine on from day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Are DWI good? They are certainly cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Those are both pretty good prices - B&H (not usually the cheapest but good to work with) has it for about $670AUD plus shipping. Remember these prices are for the original NOT the newer L version. The original rocks - the L version has some nice things going for it, but at roughly $1175AUD for me I wouldn't spend the extra Do a little research if you're tempted by the new version to make sure you make the right choice. Beach Camera and Buydig.com both have the 100s for a good chunk less than B&H, so it definitely pays to shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Are DWI good? They are certainly cheap I haven't bought from them but AnnieK has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerBoy Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Are DWI good? They are certainly cheap I haven't bought from them but AnnieK has. I have too and they are awesome.... D-D-Electronics are also very very cheap with fantastic service if your purchase is under $1000 but they then add tax above that. They are the same as DD-Photographics and slightly cheaper 3 day delivery of lenses and flash units from Sydney DWI will be getting my money for the D300S with battery grip and Mack warranty soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I went into Diamonds Camera's here in Adelaide last week as I wanted to get a price for the 100mm 2.8 macro. He only had one left and said that they were being replaced by the L series 100mm 2.8 macro. So Im probably going to buy online next week on my pay day. I was thinking from here:http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/ BTW - as far as I know this is NOT true and I personally wouldn't buy from a company giving out unconfirmed and most likely inaccurate information. I'm double checking in a thread over on POTN coz there are lots of ppl over there who keep an eye on these things, but I was pretty sure that when Canon announced the new L version, the old version wasn't announced as being discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Are DWI good? They are certainly cheap I haven't bought from them but AnnieK has. Yep I bought my two Sigma lenses from them. The excitement starts straight away, because you can track where it is on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks guys! I suspect it wont be too long before we add another lens to our family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Yep, I knew it. Went and bought some form of macro lens today...ended up going to HN due to them having a interest free deal on and us needing some other stuff there! OH is now a DOLer, "photogger" (thats what I always call him ) so I expect he'll be hanging around in this section soon enough. Thanks again for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Arab Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Gee thanks just when it looked like we had the credit card under control after christmas now this!!! Well there goes the limit again.. Hmmm a new macro lens thats what we need!! Oh and a speedlite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 So what did you get?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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