View Full Version : Tamron 24-70 f2.8 for under $1000 ?????
I've been looking for a new lens and decided on the Tamron, so I started hunting for the best price. Biggest surprise ..... AP sponsor Digital Camera Gear have this lens for $999 all Australian. This is cheaper than some of the grey imports and the overseas online shops !!!! Am i missing something here ????? Why would it be so cheap ???? And will it stay this cheap because I'm not sure I can come up with the $$$$ in the next couple of days ..... Although I will beg borrow grovel & kiss the proverbial if necessary
Cheers Cargo
feathers
10-05-2015, 11:49am
Cargo, l think this is the older version, as it hasn't got the "VC" vibration control added in the specs. That model jumps up in price.
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Oooops l was looking at the 70 - 200:o
Hey feathers just went and checked this is the model - Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 SP DI VC USD Lens - Nikon
Reckon I should start begging & borrowing ;) I'm getting agitated as I'm scared I'll miss out :D
Cheers Cargo
I don't think you are missing something, the price is only $60.00 more expensive than one prominent grey seller ( pre freight cost ) so it does look to be an appealling deal.
Thanks Andrew :D
No begging etc :D
Cheers Cargo
Just to make you more agitated I have the lens, and it is a bloody ripper. No hesitation whatsoever in recommending it. :lol2:
I paid $1020.00 + $9.95 postage from Teds twelve months ago, and our dollar was a lot higher then. Looks like a real good deal.
The company that is licensed to sell/import into Australia have committed to price matching. So they will always be around the same price. I think I got mine at around the $1K mark a while ago. I remember being equally amazed as you when I discovered this (thanks Rick). The lens may be a little dearer at a smaller shop, but there shouldn't be any real difference. I have the 24-70 and the 70-200 Tamron both are fantastic. Now i've got my eye in the 90mm macro VC. :D
Just to make you more agitated I have the lens, and it is a bloody ripper. No hesitation whatsoever in recommending it. :lol2:
I paid $1020.00 + $9.95 postage from Teds twelve months ago, and our dollar was a lot higher then. Looks like a real good deal.
Thanks Kev .... I was about to go into a tail spin ;) and then read Danny's post below
I'm still excited but can wait now .... No selling my soul to whoever for immediate cash :devil6:
Cheers Cargo
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The company that is licensed to sell/import into Australia have committed to price matching. So they will always be around the same price. I think I got mine at around the $1K mark a while ago. I remember being equally amazed as you when I discovered this (thanks Rick). The lens may be a little dearer at a smaller shop, but there shouldn't be any real difference. I have the 24-70 and the 70-200 Tamron both are fantastic. Now i've got my eye in the 90mm macro VC. :D
Thanks for that bit of info Danny :th3:
Even though I had decided on the Tamron I hadn't planned on getting it straight away ...... But if it was going to be the deal of the year
..... Well !!!!
Cheers Cargo
I'm still excited but can wait now .... No selling my soul to whoever for immediate cash :devil6:
Bugga, was about to offer you a loan.:(
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