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Kiwi conundrum - Need help - Sigma zoom
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:01 pm    Post subject: Kiwi conundrum - Need help - Sigma zoom Reply with quote
Does anyone own this lens:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/camera-accessories/lenses/pentax/auction-634903872.htm

If so, is it a good lens?

To save others the trouble, I did the conversion. Price is roughly US$117 + shipping.


PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't have the lens, but buying via TradeMe can be difficult if you are not in NZ.
Unless the seller has PayNow where a Visa or Mastercard can be used, there is only a bank deposit which - at least in Australia - attracts massive bank fees. There is no Paypal option.
Cheers
OH


PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oldhand wrote:
I don't have the lens, but buying via TradeMe can be difficult if you are not in NZ.
Unless the seller has PayNow where a Visa or Mastercard can be used, there is only a bank deposit which - at least in Australia - attracts massive bank fees. There is no Paypal option.
Cheers
OH


Thanks, Oldhand. That sounds like excellent and valuable counsel.

To be honest, though, at this point I'm more focused on the lens itself than on purchase. I researched this lens prior to posting here. Came up with a giant goose egg. As best I can determine, this lens is not widely owned. Still, it's an interesting focal length range and I was hoping to learn more about the quality of the lens.


PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
guardian wrote:
Oldhand wrote:
I don't have the lens, but buying via TradeMe can be difficult if you are not in NZ.
Unless the seller has PayNow where a Visa or Mastercard can be used, there is only a bank deposit which - at least in Australia - attracts massive bank fees. There is no Paypal option.
Cheers
OH


Thanks, Oldhand. That sounds like excellent and valuable counsel.

To be honest, though, at this point I'm more focused on the lens itself than on purchase. I researched this lens prior to posting here. Came up with a giant goose egg. As best I can determine, this lens is not widely owned. Still, it's an interesting focal length range and I was hoping to learn more about the quality of the lens.


I wish I could assist with the lens - someone will have it I am sure.
I have purchased from TradeMe in the past, but without the PayNow function, it was not usually feasible. To send a bank deposit from Australia incurred over AU$60 in bank fees.
I managed a workaround on one occasion where a forum colleague had paypal and was able to ship for me after I paid him. It cost me double postage however.
Cheers
OH


PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's fine if you have family or friends in NZ... Laughing trade me has some interesting stuff...sometimes over priced sometimes a bargain.
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