Nikon D700

bwana said:
Sub-100mm.
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Then I'm sorted - the 24-105L f/4 does portraits pretty nicely too. I find most of the portrait type shots I've done are at the shorter end of that lens. I'm really liking the 35mm f/2 for that too, especially indoors.
 
koffiejunkie said:
Then I'm sorted - the 24-105L f/4 does portraits pretty nicely too. I find most of the portrait type shots I've done are at the shorter end of that lens. I'm really liking the 35mm f/2 for that too, especially indoors.
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iirc thats the kit lens that comes with the 5D. I think it will be nice with the full frame.
ldmelsa said:
bwana, why don't you get a 5D?
then you can use your 70-200
the 5D still has better technical image quality (except, lowlight)
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Yeah - you're probably right - I think I'm just grumbling because the successor to the 5D is so long overdue.
 
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bwana said:
iirc thats the kit lens that comes with the 5D. I think it will be nice with the full frame.
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Indeed it is. Weight aside, it's one hell of a nice walk-around lens.

bwana said:
Yeah - you're probably right - I think I'm just grumbling because the successor to the 5D is so long overdue.
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As ldmelsa shows with his 300D - old kit still rocks :) And you're being quite nice about it - if you want to see "grumbling" head over to the dpreview forums. Damn, those guys are bitter!
 
koffiejunkie said:
Indeed it is. Weight aside, it's one hell of a nice walk-around lens.



As ldmelsa shows with his 300D - old kit still rocks :) And you're being quite nice about it - if you want to see "grumbling" head over to the dpreview forums. Damn, those guys are bitter!
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Showed - RIP ldmelsa's 300D. :(
 
3,000.00 USD = 23,244.00 ZAR (what the Americans pay)
How does that USA retail price become R35000?
I don't like that.
 
I know that. I'm just wondering why the wholesale price is more than the retail price in some countries.
 
mercurial said:
It's insane. I think I should rather import from B&H. Have you bought from them before?
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I haven't been there, but I've been to the store - it's real :)

For what it's worth, they have an excellent reputation, so I would easily buy from them if they had the good deal for me.
 
Just to be clear, they told me that they would charge my dad on delivery for tax and customs, but they didn't. So the package was either too cheap (it wasn't exactly a D700) or they were just being nice (or forgetful). So factor being charged for vat and duties in your calculations. Should still be cheaper though.
 
koffiejunkie said:
Just to be clear, they told me that they would charge my dad on delivery for tax and customs, but they didn't. So the package was either too cheap (it wasn't exactly a D700) or they were just being nice (or forgetful). So factor being charged for vat and duties in your calculations. Should still be cheaper though.
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Ok but how much is tax and customs exactly?
 
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