[cotdt]

i had the 35/2, it's a great lens but i would take the sigma 30/1.4 over it (which i did). while very sharp and close-focusing, it had a lot of chromatic aberrations in highlights. i mean a massive purple outline, it's terrible.

 

[dj_mocok]

Or you can wait for the new Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8.... but that's only 2.8 though. But your dad would be extremely happy with that.

 

[dj_mocok]

Still in the topic of Wide angle lenses, I just purchased this Nikon 28mm f/2.8 lens from eBay using "buy it now" option.

I thought it was a "regular" AI-s version, not the budget 28mm 2.8 Series E version. The seller wrote: 'NIKON 28mm f2.8 AIS lens on auction', so I thought it wasn't a series E.

Although on the picture is actually showing Series E, but it's not so obvious so I missed it. I know I should've checked a bit more thorough, but I think the seller should mention a series E if it's a series E (especially since he specialised in selling camera gears).

So after requesting payment info earlier, now I just sent him a message saying I don't wanna buy it anymore and I don't mind paying him the listing fee.

I think both of us were in the wrong here, him not describing properly and me not looking properly. Therefore I think it's quite reasonable for me to cancel this, and reimburse his listing. But I might expect my 1st negative feedback from eBay...

 

[dj_mocok]

UPDATE

See, I knew it. I've been exchanging email like 4 times with this guy and everytime I explained to him that the description of the product wasn't clear enough and he always dodged it and felt that he didn't do anything wrong at all.

I've told him at least 3 times that unless he got a "real" 28mm f/2.8 AIs, I'm not interested in his Series E. And I said to him I didn't mind to reimburse his listing fee, but he never mentioned that too.

I'm getting tired of this. Maybe I should just drop him the negative feedback and expect him to do the same huh?

I don't really care about 1 negative feedback.

 

[Herandu]

Nope. Email ebay and point out that the seller sold you something that is not as advertised, and that his description turned out to be false since the manufacturer (Nikon) never made such an item. They'll help for sure.

 

[dj_mocok]

Well, Nikon did make an 28mm f/2.8 Ai-s as well as the 28mm f/2.8 Series E Ai-s.

But if you have a look at that eBay link for the item that I provided earlier, would you also think that the seller is selling the "regular" AiS, not the Series E one?

 

[acp6s]

who's got the D40 baby? I love this thing. I want one so bad. can't wait. i heard it's a giant killer, damn good for the price and favored over much more expensive dslrs, what do you all think?

 

[dj_mocok]

It's good but I'm not so sure about the giant killer part.

 

[badpenny]

LOL @ giant killer!

 

[dj_mocok]

Although I agree that given the right circumstances, a 50mm f/1.8 can be a giant killer. Too bad it can't be used in full function with D40. So there goes your giant killer.

By the way, update on my eBay hiccup: This was the last message from him:

You must have a problem understanding - for the 4th time, the link provided further description of the lens, which you obviously did not bother to read. And now you're pushing the blame to me. If in the beginning, you had the courtesy to just admit your mistake & stop there, I would have just let this go. I myself have made similiar mistakes before & a simple apology goes a long way with experienced eBayers. Instead you chose to irritatingly go on & on about what I should have written in MY auction. My complaint is not intended to make you pay as I wouldn't want to conclude any deals with you.

Oh well, looks like it ended with everyone happy.

Looks like he was pretty upset that I pointed out to him that he should make the ad. a bit clearer. He specialised in selling lenses and camera gears and got lots of knowledge of Nikon lens lineup.

Of all people, he should be the one that really realise that there's a big difference between a Series E lens and a normal Ais lens - and yet he somehow failed to add this series E description on his lens.

 

[GTRacer]

eBay is sso annoying. I won a D80 + Kit lens on the 26th Sep, paid immediately and I've only had a single response that the seller would post it. 3 working days later and it isn't here. What do you guys think I should do? Seller had 100% feedback and I paid by CC through paypal...

 

[dj_mocok]

I actually wouldn't recommend buying a camera body online due to reasons of possible fraud and it might be hard to repair/return if the camera got a problem.

But in your case, I think all you can do is wait. 3 days is not long at all, but no harm emailing the seller. A good seller will respond in 24 hours time letting you know whether the item is sent already or not.

 

[ozz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif I actually wouldn't recommend buying a camera body online due to reasons of possible fraud and it might be hard to repair/return if the camera got a problem. But in your case, I think all you can do is wait. 3 days is not long at all, but no harm emailing the seller. A good seller will respond in 24 hours time letting you know whether the item is sent already or not.

i agree and besides if you shop at your local camera store they are more
apt to work with you to get repeat business.

 

[dj_mocok]

Looks like I won't be getting a negative feedback, I think the seller worries I might give him the same (of course). But anyway, I got a mention in his relisted ad, and still, he still didn't change the description.

I personally think it's very wrong to describe a wrong product in your eBay ad, and only provides the actual product when you click the link for the review of the product. I should make a complaint but can't be bothered.

 

[fureshi]

i was thinking of getting a telephoto lens but kinda torn between the 55-200mm vr and the 70-300mm vr. they both seem to be very nice prosumer lenses but was wondering if anyone here has had experience with both? the price difference is almost double for the 70-300mm. i'm not sure when i'm going to need the telephoto but i figure it'd be good to have one on my bag. most of the time, i shoot with the tamron 17-50mm and it seems to do the job nicely.