admirer_uk2005 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 HI all How cheap and available is photo equipment in LoS? I need a telephoto preferably sigma with a Canon fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 There is a good shop at MBK, used equip' bottom floor (back window facing phayathai road taxi stand, sorry can't recall the name for now), and new stuff, 4th floor. Its a shop used by serious photographers, prices 10 to 20% over what you'd pay mail order in USA. Will try to find the name, but location detail is most important, as I could not find it myself until my thai buddy came. what lens are you looking at? jusr received a sigma 30mm/1.4. Nice , but not as smooth as Canon, manually focussing. AF a bit noisier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admirer_uk2005 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thanks for the info. I went out and got myself a cheap option just in case i cant find something in LoS a Sigma 70-300mm with macro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Not as important with lenses as with cameras, but most equipment bought in Thailand has Thailand only warranty. The Nikon d50 is selling for close to the same price in the USA as it is in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Ooh, cheap indeed! remember that digital sensors multiply the angle of view by 1,6X for canon non-pro dig. SLR cameras (1,5 for Nikon). so 70mm is actually 112mm, quite telephoto already. Buy a cheapo 35mm, or 28mm (1,6X= 56mm, 45mm, normal eye angle) lens for closer action. BTW, it's always good to read a bit what people say about lenses, you can check a few comments about this lens you just got (APO or DL?) and others on this site. Dozens of comments on this specific model: http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/PLS_3128_830crx.aspx PS: I may sell my 18-55 and 28-105 canon, upgrading all my lenses. If you are interested, I am sure I will beat thai prices too. In LOS by Dec's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admirer_uk2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 hmm i got a DG does not seem to be listed on the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I see. Checked, even cheaper model (maybe older type), was 139$ at B&H photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 dddave said:Not as important with lenses as with cameras, but most equipment bought in Thailand has Thailand only warranty. The Nikon d50 is selling for close to the same price in the USA as it is in Thailand. So is the D70, which oddly is MADE IN THAILAND!! you would think it would be cheaper to promote sales...but TIT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admirer_uk2005 Posted October 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Well i tested the lens and it seems fine as long as i dont shake too much. If prices are only 10-20% over US mail order i may do some purchasing in BKK since in UK its about twice the cost...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 the shaking will most likely blur many shots above 100mm (160mm on dig), unless you' re a super steady hands, or use a tripod. What will be the use of the lens for? Candid, quick situation (see, aim, click) shots are going to be a tough one. Remember to hike the ISO on the camera, to help with shutter speed. After 160mm, nothing slower than 1/125secs, and rather the same number as the opening. get a hood too, for sun flares. remember the on-camera flash will not light up much further than 20ft at best, in nightlife situations. I'd say the 28-135mm, with image stabilization (it works) would please you very much, somewhere around 350/400$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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