pull it out really really hard, if cannot then you are not man enough .......
if it breaka, then you are a very strong man .....

even if it breaks you can always go buy a new one

how about d300s, can get 30% off list price of 4k?

and especially when the lighting is uneven too.
this is when the photog steps in and takes control ,tweaks, to get the perfect picture/exposure.......

unless he gets a sling bag, that can convert to backpack, vice versa......i have tamrac Evolution 9 for sale, does just that, fits probody and many stuff inside.....its too big for me, my puny camera moves around alot, so decided to sell at a loss....

there are a few good copies out there, just how patient are you will determine if you can get a good deal, or a new one, also this lens is built like a tank, probably built to stand alot of abuse, and even if its used, it still performs immaculate......

one thing to note, the VR is alittle louder compared to other lenses,possibly the SWM motor is the extra heavy duty type or maybe mine is louder than normal.....

good luck on your search......me not selling mine !

kaboom....after the dust settles, my 105mm still focuses as fast and as accurate as ever......hahaha!

prices go from 2k-2.5k depending on your nego skills and also how desperate seller wants to sell
i think there's one on PM for sale now, sometimes mudah have some sellers. If you buy used, insist on box and warranty card, just to make sure you have a legit set.

New ones anything from 2.8k to 3.2k

i'm saving my grenade for you too.....waiting....

Nice !
Gotta get a good leather lotion/cream to keep the leather smooth and soft too


Anyone know what type of quick realease tripod plate the Nikon N70 tripod has? its squarish and has some angle to it, measures about 44mmm x 44mm

why in the world would you wanto pull the converter out? i just pulled mine out for the 10th time, just plugged it back in and tight fit as usual......maybe your charger is a fake one!!!

......provided you can get the d7000 settings, AF etc, to function correctly.......look at the many unhappy users complaining about problems they face, also d7000 had many new inoovations, possibly untested thoroughly, the d5100 rolled out later with some of the d7000 functions, and some system tweaking making it almost perfect, thats why its a hot seller now.....

yes on paper the d7000 has many more new features, new sensor and what not, but it boils down to when you take the picture.....
if half the time the d7000 doesn't focus right, with all the new technologies, it aint gonna cut it, i'd rather settle with the d300s anytime, at least i will get a 'perfectly' foucsed and exposed picture every time i click te shutter, yeah i came from the film days, so each click must be as perfect as possible......old habits die hard!!

tried it, yes, owned it, don't think so,
i prefer the d300s layout ,feel and AF system

+1, Agreed !

same opinion here, plus the 2470 has more reach for candid shots, especially if he runs around alot, FoV would be similair for a portrait FL on the other end

seems to be a slew of 2470 forsale on PM lately ......maybe its the season...

not fair.....you took the pix with a "perfect" camera, and using a "perfect" lens... ...pix sure will be perfect la!

try this for reference

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html#DX


serial seems to be from a 50mm f/1.4G

tell the seller the serial number does not exist in nikon database and ask for an explanation.
btw, did you check the box that came with it? i know for a fact that SN of the lenses are printed on the box outside for reference

good luck

SN should be printed and have a bar code, similair to the UPC code below it and not hand written

looks like the original SN is below the sticker that has the handwritten SN on it.......

my 105mm VR micro doesn't have a SN sticker, it's laser engraved onto the lens mounting edge and can only be seen properly in an angle, other than that, the lens looks like it doesn't have any SN, now that's what i call PRO!

yeah, post the link, and return lens to the seller, then take the money goto a reputable shop and get a real brand new one.......

even if i was given a free air ticket to japan/hk, free stay in hotel, everything free, just go buy camera stuff and come back, at rock bottom prices, i wont do it......why?

one word......warranty....period!

B&H would be a good comparison for new prices, lens maybe you could get some warranty internationally,not sure, other stuff maybe worth it, ie. bags,tripods, etc there's also the factor that if you wanto sell it later, grey sets have to sell much lower compared to local ones.

if you can source for used goods from shops where you are heading to, would be a bonus.....