Where to purchase a lense online

[mojo]

Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying a new lense for my Canon 40D. I've had a bit of a browse and see that alot of you use DWI. B&H was another that was mentioned a while ago, but it looks much more expensive than DWI. Are there any other online stores you'd recommend, or ones to stay away from?

Cheers
Sean

[Chucaro]

DWI is the place to go if you like to be protected by Australian imports warraty.
B&H is very good place and for special products is a good place to shop.
Cheers

[WhiteD3]

Mojo,

DWI are very good but you can try Digital Cameras and Lenses - Singapore - Fast Shipping to Australia, USA and Canada (http://www.d-d-electronics.com.sg/) as well.

FYI this morning I purchased a Canon 24-105mm f4 L IS USM from Photo Continental at Mt Gravatt for $150 more than DWI (DWI were $997 inc freight). Might be worth giving them a try also.

[dmdigital]

DWI, D-D-Photographics, CameraPro, Digital Camera Warehouse, Quality Camera are all really good.

ECS (Syd - Cameras.net), Michael's (Melb), Photo Continental (Bris) are all good to buy over the phone.

As with anything you just have to watch the price and the cost of freight. B&H are excellent but they can be pricey and the freight costs out of the US can be high as Arthur mentioned they are good for specialty items.

[mojo]

Thanks for the info guys.

I think I've managed to talk myself into getting the Canon 70-300 L series lens, while the dollar is so good. I'm sure my photography skills aren't currently good enough to warrant an L lens, but I'm hoping get out shooting alot more over the coming year, so hopefully if I get one I can do it justice.

Cheers
Sean

[WhiteD3]

Thanks for the info guys.

I think I've managed to talk myself into getting the Canon 70-300 L series lens, while the dollar is so good. I'm sure my photography skills aren't currently good enough to warrant an L lens, but I'm hoping get out shooting alot more over the coming year, so hopefully if I get one I can do it justice.

Cheers
Sean

That's the new f4? I tried it out this morning; very nice, not too heavy. Funny though, the salesman was pushing me to the 70-200 f4 L with a 1.4 extender. I think his reasons were size (70-200 is narrower) and that the 70-300 lens extends out of the body on zoom where the 70-200 does not and so is better sealed (maybe).

[Cap]

I'm sure my photography skills aren't currently good enough to warrant an L lens

Sean, im sure my comments will bring criticism, BUT getting the good gear will improve your skills no end! Im a firm believer that if you got the right tools, then you can only skill up in time. If your tools are ****e, then your skills will be hampered (and also motivation) because of the limitations that they bring.

eg: do you ever see a pro sports person using substandard gear?

Have fun with it, and post up your shots ;)

[mojo]

That's the new f4? I tried it out this morning; very nice, not too heavy. Funny though, the salesman was pushing me to the 70-200 f4 L with a 1.4 extender. I think his reasons were size (70-200 is narrower) and that the 70-300 lens extends out of the body on zoom where the 70-200 does not and so is better sealed (maybe).

Yep, that's the one - although it's F4-5.6, not F4 through the whole range. I'm also considering the 70-200 with the extender. Not sure yet. The 70-300 is a new lens and probably over priced at the moment. Decisions decisions ...

I just hope stooge is right, and I take some decent shots with whatever I end up with!

[dmdigital]

At 200mm and f/5.6 the camera will possibly struggle if you add a 1.4xTC as this will decrease by 1 stop the available light (effectively f/8). The AF system in most DSLR's usually works at around f/5.6-6.7 as a maximum.