I happened to found a website where ppl report stolen gear serial numbers. I found only 2 serial number for 17-55. Im sure there are more stolen units but not reported haha!

Lol if the serial number of the 1 I bought match a stolen unit then what happen? Since i am going to buy it second hand, there will be no concrete evidence saying that i bought it from some1.

Oo... FYI, I am in Australia now. The site the seller use is a public adv site where people can post their adv for free and once done deal the ad can be deleted by seller. But i guess I can keep the sms for evidence... Thanks for the advise!

This post has been edited by ikki9394: Oct 12 2011, 12:28 AM

Yup, will keep as much evidence as i could...

It happens to my friend in Australia once. He bought a 5Dmk2 from a shop for a local retail price approximately 3k AUD(brand new price). Then 1 day police go to his house say that DSLR is a stolen unit... Luckily he still kept the receipt to prove that he bought it from a shop. Now the shop sure kantoi

Does the camera goes back to rightful owner? No idea.
What happen to my friend? He got the refund from the police.

But again, this is what happens in Australia. I have totally no idea how the system works in Malaysia.

Does it give as good quality as using it on the same system? Does that mean I can use canon 24-70 on a nikon since it is cheaper lol? But i guess it will look kinda weird tho... Haha sry for the noob question here...

Very creamy bokeh?

If there are fungus on lens what can we do? Bring it to service? How much would it be?

Hi every sifus,

Tomorrow im gonna make my purchase on the used Nikon 17-55mm F/2.8.
Just wanna make sure what should I be checking on carefully as this is my 1st time purchasing used lens.

The seller told me the lens is about 4 years old - A$850 = RM2,745.5 at today's exchange rate.
Here are some images of the lens



I actually ask this question few days ago and been told to check the AF, aperture and zoom ring, dust, fungus and scratches on lens. Apart from that I just wanna know if I miss out anything? Any help will be appreciated.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

Edit: There is also 1 issue that seller added. The seller lost his lens hood and has replace it with a 3rd party lens hood which he claims that it works as well as the original.

Is this a big issue or it does not really matter?

This post has been edited by ikki9394: Oct 16 2011, 01:02 PM

Uhm... the pics is uploaded on his adv page and I found this adv on a public Adv website where public ppl can post their adv on buying or selling for free.

I will try negotiate 20 dollars off since the original hood cost 30 dollars on ebay hehe!

My D7000 arrived today =D

1Darkside! 1Nikon!

D7000 just a consumer DSLR le =P


Thats my jumper zip la... ahahaha!

I believe u should provide whether it is for FF or DX...

I reckon 85mm 1.4G

A quick question here,

how much does it cost in Malaysia to clean a lens at authorised Nikon service centre? To be more specific, at the Berjaya time square.

Ok... its just some minor dust and a little visible hair when open the aperture blade. But it is no longer visible now. However when i took any picture it doesnt affect the picture at all. So im not sure if it is necessary to send for service.

I've send an email to the authorised service centre both in Aust and Malaysia... I'll see what they reply...

Can any1 suggest me a free software for putting on water mark?

Quick Q,

are there any extended warranty options for Nikon body purchase in Malaysia?

What is malaysia full retail price now? i see shashinki 3250 now.

Did they do it for u because u still have warranty or they anyhow do it for u?

I see, hehe love my 17-55 too =P

Im sry but what do u mean?

Owhh my bad... hehe
Its the D7000...

Can any1 suggest me a descent lens cleaning kit?
Are those lens pen on ebay good?