Cheap places to get Nikon Nikkor DSLR lens's?
Hi---
So recently I made the step into DSLR photography and I love it! However, I have a question. Now don't get me wrong, I knew in my fullest capacity that a big part of the investment into DLSR photography was going to be the lens's, I mean it's all about the lens's you use these days, but does anybody know a good place to get lens's inexpensively. Now I'm fine with paying the full price, I made the decision to enter the DSLR/ lens world and will stick with it, but just like an online place that does 20% on their products, or something like B&H that has a TRUSTWORTHY used department to help out a little? I'm using a nikon camera…
Samys camera in Los Angeles is a great dealer and they have used gear.
Where do you live? Would have helped knowing that.
In Southern California some of us go to these camera shows.
http://www.bargaincamerashows.com/
Otherwise…
Ebay
Craigslist
Swapmeets
Samy's Camera in L. A.
B&H is a good shop
Adorama in NY
If you are looking for used the best place I have found is KEH.com, and the worst is eBay (unless you really know what you're doing). I will buy from eBay but look closely at feedback, many online retailers also have an eBay presence, like the aforementioned KEH, Jack's Camera, etc. And I always feel better buying from them.
Sounds like you may find the 2nd hand market worth investigating. Some amateur photographers (i.e.those doing photography as a hobby rather an income generator) tend to change lenses as often as drivers change direction and the kit is still capable of "producing the goods" A reputable trader will offer a reasonable guarantee (usually 6 months) so this may be worth the investigation - especially if the kit has had minimum use before exchange.