[typeOnegative]

Just a quick update. Got the Nikon 70-300mm G. Total cost with Hoya filter was 7100.

Will post pictures soon.

[shajufx]

OMG, I was bargaining hard for a 70-300 VR at 12k for you ! Anyway lets see what figure he will quote as final. Someone else can use it.

[typeOnegative]

Originally Posted by shajufx

OMG, I was bargaining hard for a 70-300 VR at 12k for you ! Anyway lets see what figure he will quote as final. Someone else can use it.

Oh crap! Anyway, what's done is done. Thanks anyway. I asked for the 70-300 VR and was quoted 25k. :(

[amitk26]

Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Oh crap! Anyway, what's done is done. Thanks anyway.:(

Why ? you can still buy VR for 12K from Shaju's source and pass on that G to someone else for the price you purchased .

[TheBeastFieast]

Originally Posted by amitk26

Why ? you can still buy VR for 12K from Shaju's source and pass on that G to someone else for the price you purchased .

+1, even if you pass that on with 1000-1500 less, the VR is a steal at this price.

[shajufx]

Originally Posted by amitk26

Why ? you can still buy VR for 12K from Shaju's source and pass on that G to someone else for the price you purchased

Amit, dont give hope against hope, I said I was bargaining hard for 12k although someone mentioned a 300mm prime is possible. I know its not possible to dream in that range. Mine I had bought for 25500 and sold after few months for 22k without bargaining. It went from my bag within 24 hours after telling few friends. Anyway, I will quote here the best rate I can get as a response from the seller, hopefully he replies back to me (with the kind of bargaining I did).

[typeOnegative]

Ahhh ...

In that case, Shaju, please let me know.

Damn, I am always in a hurry!

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Oh crap! Anyway, what's done is done. Thanks anyway. I asked for the 70-300 VR and was quoted 25k. :(

The 70-300 is FX
Nikon India Private Limited

non VR - 29K
Nikon India Private Limited - 6K

while the 55-300 is DX Nikon India Private Limited - 20K

Now in KEH
300/F4 $500
Nikon Autofocus 300 F4 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39/82) 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

300/F2.8 $1700
Nikon Autofocus 300 F2.8 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39) WITH CAPS, CASE, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

My son has been getting lenses from KEH. You pay online and get it delivered in US with a friend/relative and then get it when they come home!.

[TheBeastFieast]

Originally Posted by Aroy

The 70-300 is FX
Nikon India Private Limited

non VR - 29K
Nikon India Private Limited - 6K

while the 55-300 is DX Nikon India Private Limited - 20K

Now in KEH
300/F4 $500
Nikon Autofocus 300 F4 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39/82) 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

300/F2.8 $1700
Nikon Autofocus 300 F2.8 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39) WITH CAPS, CASE, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

My son has been getting lenses from KEH. You pay online and get it delivered in US with a friend/relative and then get it when they come home!.

Wow, You in Delhi, I am in Faridabad. When your son coming next time ;-)

[typeOnegative]

Aroy:

Thank you for the information. But the prices are still high. I cannot spend till I am confident that I will do justice to the equipment.

@TheBeast:
LoL

[gd1418]

And what about those who don't have this arrangement? There are several items that are available in the US at half the price but getting it down here is an issue.

Sparingly used D3, D3s go for a steal, but.......

Originally Posted by Aroy

Now in KEH
300/F4 $500
Nikon Autofocus 300 F4 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39/82) 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

300/F2.8 $1700
Nikon Autofocus 300 F2.8 ED INTERNAL FOCUS (39) WITH CAPS, CASE, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS - KEH.com

My son has been getting lenses from KEH. You pay online and get it delivered in US with a friend/relative and then get it when they come home!.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by TheBeastFieast

Wow, You in Delhi, I am in Faridabad. When your son coming next time ;-)

Sorry for the confusion. My son is very much here, but has friends in US, who oblige.

[ampere]

Originally Posted by aburagohain

I use a Fastpack 350 regularly, although I have the AW Mini Trekker as well as shoulder case Kata, I seem to prefer the FP350 more these days.
Refer the post below, I have also placed 5 lenses into the lower compartment and carried two full size flashguns with accompanying triggers/batteries/chargers/cables and there was still space to spare in the FP350, considerable weight, but not an issue to carry around.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2129008

The Amazon price seems to be the same as India price, that is apart from the shipping that you have to pay for anyway. But if you still want to buy from abroad, make sure the total value (item+shipping+insurance) falls below 10K and there is no duty charged, speaking from personal experience getting multiple items.

Thanks for that update. Got one from Photocircle today. What's amazing? What he charged is exactly what's quoted in Amazon!!

[aburagohain]

Originally Posted by ampere

Thanks for that update. Got one from Photocircle today. What's amazing? What he charged is exactly what's quoted in Amazon!!

That's a good price, I am sure the bag will serve you well, congrats!

[ampere]

Originally Posted by aburagohain

That's a good price, I am sure the bag will serve you well, congrats!

Thank you. Ebay with local sellers, I think offer at 90-100 as well. But nothing like the old way of shopping! Go to a shop, see an item and buy it!