guys, can you give a ball park estimate of the prices of these lenses (bnew and second hand?).

Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 18-70 f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8D
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro
Nikon 24-85 f/2.8-4 micro
Nikon 17-55 f/2.8
Nikon 12-24 f4

thanks for your inputs! :)

The 18-70 kit going rate is around 8-10k from last I saw... that's eBay tho...

Hi Jerry,

Here's a ballpark figure:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 around 5k brand new
Nikon 18-70 f/3.5-5.6 , 8-10, used; 15k brand new
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8D , 50k brand new
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro, 28k brand new

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8, 70k brand new
Nikon 12-24 f4, 50k brand new

Hi Jerry,

Here's a ballpark figure:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 around 5k brand new
Nikon 18-70 f/3.5-5.6 , 8-10, used; 15k brand new
Nikon 80-200 f/2.8D , 50k brand new
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro, 28k brand new

Nikon 17-55 f/2.8, 70k brand new
Nikon 12-24 f4, 50k brand new

The Nikon 105 f/2.8 VR actually costs more, about 45k brand new. :)

Yup, sorry about that. I thought it was the non VR. My bad.

Due to low or no supply, the 50/1.8 is now selling between 5.8K and 6.8k.

Due to low or no supply, the 50/1.8 is now selling between 5.8K and 6.8k.

I saw it selling for 8.5k at infomax, too.

uy swerte ko! i got it lang for 4k.. :D thanks for the info guys! kung may mga second hand numbers makaktulong din po.. :D

it will be tough finding used 105vrs, 17-55s and 12-24s. if you are lucky the 50mms and 18-70s can be had cheap if you know were to look

Guys, how much for the 60mm f/2.8 Micro?
This lens seems to be one of the best for portraits. Manny loves this lens it seems. Please advice :D

Sonny,

I got mine two months ago from Avenue in Hidalgo for 20k

Guys, how much for the 60mm f/2.8 Micro?
This lens seems to be one of the best for portraits. Manny loves this lens it seems. Please advice :D
When I checked 2 weeks ago, it was 19+++ at Avenue, but IMHO the 85 1.8 is a better performer overall it can be had for about the same price.

Peace!

Guys, how much for the 60mm f/2.8 Micro?
This lens seems to be one of the best for portraits. Manny loves this lens it seems. Please advice :D

i bought mine a few weeks ago 19500 at hidalgo

Guys, how much for the 60mm f/2.8 Micro?
This lens seems to be one of the best for portraits. Manny loves this lens it seems. Please advice :D

around 20k new.

i received an email saying that henry's is accepting orders for the 18-200mm VR for 44K s'pore warranty and nikon D80 kit with 18-135mm for 67K, again singapore warranty.

i received an email saying that henry's is accepting orders for the 18-200mm VR for 44K s'pore warranty and nikon D80 kit with 18-135mm for 67K, again singapore warranty.

OT: Any word on how much the 18-135 will be sold? Got a d80kit last sat for 70k at mayers

On topic: Bought my 50mm f/1.8 at henry's for 6.3k just last week

the 18-135 would be sold in the 15-17k range. :) imo lang po since the 18-70 kit lens was retailed brand new for around 13-15k.

the d80 body's premium cost is around 1k usd. teka, bobo ako sa math eh.... ^_^

Hi Jerry,

Here's a ballpark figure:

Nikon 80-200 f/2.8D , 50k brand new


Where's this? :)

Where's this? :)

Bought my 80 to 200 2.8 from Avenue 2 weeks ago at 46k :Grin:

Bought my 80 to 200 2.8 from Avenue 2 weeks ago at 46k :Grin:

Thanks!:Grin:

When I checked 2 weeks ago, it was 19+++ at Avenue, but IMHO the 85 1.8 is a better performer overall it can be had for about the same price.

Peace! Available po bang 85mm 1.8 sa Hedalgo? Thanks

The Nikon 105 f/2.8 VR actually costs more, about 45k brand new. :)
Way to dash my hopes. I was just going to call family over there to pick me up one. :Grin:

Available po bang 85mm 1.8 sa Hedalgo? Thanks

Yes, this price was quoted at Avenue in Hidalgo

Peace!

The reason I want the 60mm is it's a macro lens too so I think I can be a tad bit more versatile with it :)

how about tokina lenses? any idea where to get them?

how about tokina lenses? any idea where to get them?

Avenue photo, hidalgo :)

try avenue for 5 1.8.. around 18k to 19k..

Hi to all nikonians,
Just want to ask how much is the price of a brand new Nikon 18-200VR DX lens in Pinas, particularly in Hidalgo. Here in Dubai, the lowest I found so far is UAED3,500 or around P47,500.

henrys' camera "was" selling it for 44k.. ;)

Jerry the 18-200 is it a gray market? or with warranty from Henrys' for 44K.

singapore warranty po jerome..

Oic, Thanks Jerry.

no prob bro! :)

thanks jerry.
have no choice but to buy it here. i'll just consider the extra P3,500 as shipping cost and payment for its availability here. early next year pa kasi ako makauwi ng Pinas.

I just bought the Nikon 18-200VR DX lens for my D70. Fortunately the Indian salesman gave me further discount on the price (around P47,500) he told me earlier over the phone. When I was already there at the shop, I tested the lens on my camera then bargained on it for UAED3,200 (around P43,500). After consulting the store manager the salesman agreed and I finally got the lens. Maybe it helped that I'm already a "suki" of that salesman. Likewise many members of "Lightform" (a Filipino Photographer's organization here to which I am also a member) buy most of their own gear at that store.The lens is actually selling for UAED3,800 (P50K) in Grandstore, the official Nikon dealer here in Dubai.
I have been testing the VR function of the lens, and I'm happy and satisfied so far with the outputs.

@Sandro

Congrats on your new lens!
Now, where is the obligatory sample pic? :)

regards.

thanks zandy. i'll try some serious shooting this weekend, i've just been shooting anything I see around the house. will post the photos pag may ok na.

@Sandro

Congrats on your new lens!
Now, where is the obligatory sample pic? :)

regards.

Uyyyyy! New lens... Congrats Sandro! I second Zandy's motion...

Sample! Sample! Sample! "Binyagan na natin yang lens mo!" :D

congrats bro! sample shots please.. and review mo na rin! yiheey! :D

the 80-200 f/2.8d. 46K? Is that the AF-S version?

the 80-200 f/2.8d. 46K? Is that the AF-S version?
no sonny, i'm sure this is the afd version with tripod collar.

hmmm.
Can someone enlighten me on the topic? I was reading about the 80-200 and there seem to be variations in the build. I read somewhere that one variation included a silent wave motor?

hmmm.
Can someone enlighten me on the topic? I was reading about the 80-200 and there seem to be variations in the build. I read somewhere that one variation included a silent wave motor?

here ya go taken from ken rockwell's site

Here are all the versions of 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikon has made. For the sake of brevity unless otherwise noted all are ED, f/22 minimum, push-pull zoom, 5' (1.5m) minimum focus, no tripod collar, a one-position focus limit switch, slow autofocus speed and 77mm filter size:

1.) 1982-1988: AI-s manual focus. 15/11 elements, f/32 minimum, 8.2' (2.5m) close focus, huge 95mm filter, 1,900g (over 4 pounds!), 231mm long

2.) 1988-1992: AF, 16/11 elements,1,280g, 176mm long, f/32 minimum, 3 position focus limiter

3.) 1993-1997: AF-D,16/11 elements, 1,300g, 187mm long

4.) 1997-present: AF-D, 16/11 elements, 1,300g 188mm, two-ring, tripod collar, $920 US new, fast autofocus.

5.) 1999-2003: AF-S, 18/14 elements, 1,550g, 207mm, two-ring, tripod collar, $1,500 US new, fast autofocus.

Jerry,

I'm selling some of my Nikon Equipments for a reasonable price. PM me na lang for details.

#5 on the list sounds like the 70-200. It sure is priced close to it :-s

#5 on the list sounds like the 70-200. It sure is priced close to it :-s

nope its not 70-200 is #6 which i did not include

Hmmm interesting.
Carlo, what are your thoughts on the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-d? (#4)

Hmmm interesting.
Carlo, what are your thoughts on the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-d? (#4)

sonny i am not familiar with any of the 80-200s. all i know is i liked the one of levi very much. it was a joy to use. am unsure though of what version it is. dindin also has one.

Hmmm interesting.
Carlo, what are your thoughts on the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-d? (#4)
Hi Sonny, sorry to but in. Just wanted to comment on the 80-200 AFD. I've had one for about a year and it works great for my purposes. I shoot sports with it on a D70 and it works like a charm. Some say it's slow focusing. It would be slow compared to the AF-S or the 70-200 VR. This is not to say though that it's very slow. It's just not as fast. What sort of shooting are considering it for?

I have the 80-200 f2.8 AFD and it is fast focusing. In fact, I have yet to experience the "focus-hunting" that I used to experience with the Sigma 70-300 APO.

I'll ask levi and dindin then :)

nolan,
I'll be shooting sports, stage, events, and weddings.

Nap,
Sir, would you know which version you have with you now?

My version: 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor

in that case you shouldn't have a problem with the 80-200 afd. i have the same one as nap. i've used it for anything from reunions to uaap basketball. no complaints whatsoever.

@ sonny

i have the 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D version.

just like what the others said... havent experience any focus-hunting issues... though the 70-200 VR is really fast in focusing. based from the reviews and personal experience - they have the same sharpness, contrast and color.... the main difference would the VR and the (lack of) noise when focusing.

im pretty happy with it (super sharp even wide open man! :) )

if you have the dough get the VR.. if not AFD version is NOT a bad deal.

@ carlo

with your current setup you're better off with the VR version... or better yet 200 f/2:Grin:

@ carlo

with your current setup you're better off with the VR version... or better yet 200 f/2:Grin:

di nga. im actually selling some of my gear. trimming it down and keeping the bare essentials. 200vr is too much for my needs. the 70-200 is a big possibility but this is way, way, way down the road like 2008

Uyyyyy! New lens... Congrats Sandro! I second Zandy's motion...

Sample! Sample! Sample! "Binyagan na natin yang lens mo!" :D

Had the chance to shoot in Fusion '06, a fashion and gear exhibit here in Dubai, last weekend.
I uploaded the photos here:

http://www.pbase.com/b12gallery/fusion_06

Had the chance to shoot in Fusion '06, a fashion and gear exhibit here in Dubai, last weekend.
I uploaded the photos here:

http://www.pbase.com/b12gallery/fusion_06

and this was taken with the 18-200? im impressed

and this was taken with the 18-200? im impressed

Yup, and 7 out of those 12 photos are taken without using my SB-600, specifically for some paparazzi shots like that of the "Cross-eyed" and "Moda".The VR really works well but I still have to utilize the techniques I used to stabilize my camera before I got this VR lens. We really cannot rely solely on the VR to get sharp photos. I also make adjustments on the ISO as needed. But overall I am too happy with the sharpness and fast-focusing I get from this lens. It was actually my first AF-S lens, and the silent focusing was a very pleasant surprise.
Thanks Carlo!