Nikkor 24-120mm f4/ ED VR
Mar 16, 2016 02:09:01 #
Ikonomos
Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
Hi all,
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
Mar 16, 2016 03:16:26 #
Do you have any reason to believe it isn't working as it should? I am not familiar with Kogan.
Mar 16, 2016 03:32:09 #
Ikonomos
Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
No, it seems fine to me, but I am not an experienced photographer.
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Mar 16, 2016 06:48:09 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi all,
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
Probably the best time to have asked those questions was before you bought the lens.
Mar 16, 2016 07:39:39 #
Mac wrote:
Probably the best time to have asked those questions was before you bought the lens.
Great help......
Mar 16, 2016 08:02:09 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi all,
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
If it's working right it is a great lens!
Mar 16, 2016 08:29:16 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi all,
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
Its very likely that the reason it was so inexpensive compared to other retailers is that its gray market.
The 24-120 f4 is a versatile lens although optically average.
If the images look good to you don't fret and just enjoy it.
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Mar 16, 2016 20:31:49 #
Mar 17, 2016 06:45:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi all,
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
I have purchased a Nikkor lens 24-120 f/4 ED VR.
I purchased it through Kogan for half the price of what I could get it in the shops in Australia ( $789 ).
What do people think about this lens ?
It seems to take good photos, but is there any way of knowing if this lens is functioning good as it should be? I'm a bit concerned as it was so cheep.
Take a picture, make sure it is focus. Have a section enlarged, if you like it fine, if not, return it.
Mar 17, 2016 08:05:05 #
Available on the internet are lens focus PDF's. Print one out, attach it to a wall, mount the camera on a tripod, take a picture or two and then examine the results.
FWIW, its my walking around lens.
FWIW, its my walking around lens.
Mar 17, 2016 08:06:00 #
Ginny Leger
Loc: Hampton, NH
There's no reason to pay full price for a lens if you can get it from a reputable dealer (person). I recently purchased two lenses used and saved quite a reasonable amount of money. One of the lenses had only been used about 3 times and I know the owner so I bought it. Like others here said, if you're satisfied/happy with the quality of the photos then the lens is perfectly fine. Relax a little and enjoy what you're doing. Look at it this way too: if something happened to the lens, you can always replace it with a full priced one if that makes you feel better. Money in your pocket is best. Good luck.
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Mar 17, 2016 08:06:27 #
Mac wrote:
Probably the best time to have asked those questions was before you bought the lens.
Funny that's what I would have like for example I should have lived with my wife before we married
Mar 17, 2016 08:54:32 #
gotr wrote:
Funny that's what I would have like for example I should have lived with my wife before we married
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Mar 17, 2016 08:57:55 #
gotr wrote:
Funny that's what I would have like for example I should have lived with my wife before we married
New or used women are the same.
Mar 17, 2016 09:31:50 #
I have thought many times about getting the 24-120 f4, but I have held back because I already have the earlier 24-120 vr f3.5-?. I love the range for a walk around. Your model is a better design than mine, but knowing how to use either one is what's important. If your asking this question, you are probably using a lens that will provide you everything you need at this point in your development as a photographer. I haven't upgraded to the 24-120 f4 because I also have the 24-85 vr which is just as sharp as yours but not as long. I also have better pro lenses when I need them, but they get heavy for walking around on days with nice light. Don't get caught in the GAS game and buy wisely and only when you need to. I have too much equipment and will be listing some of it sometime in the future. To further answer your question, without knowing what the Aussie exchange rate is, I couldn't know if you got a good deal. In the states, I've seen your lens as a refurb going for about as low as $570 US version. Hope this helps. LEon
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