Want a cheap mirror lens ?

[Ramon]

Methinks something wrong here :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samyang-Mirror-Nikon-Adaptor-Guarantee/dp/B006EFVAUY/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A67YW1OMK6ECH

No, I haven't ordered one.

[cooltouch]

That's about what it's worth. I owned one briefly -- it was impossible to focus on anything because its resolution was so low. So I returned it. I think I got a bad copy, though, because I've seen images on the web taken with that mirror that were really outstanding. But there are a couple of things I don't like about it. First, its focus throw is only 1/4 turn. 90 degrees is just too shallow for a lens with that much focal length. And second, the entire rear standard, including the T-mount, is plastic. No thanks.

But then again, if Amazon is really selling it for that price, I'd buy several and then put them up on eBay for very cheap prices (so they'll sell fast). Even priced cheaply you could probably get 10 to 20 times the amount spent on the lenses. That's not a bad rate of return.

[imagedit]

They also have the 500mm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMYANG-Mirror-Adaptor-Canon-Guarantee/dp/B00685KHD6/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A67YW1OMK6ECH

[Lloydy]

That'll be four mirror lenses I'll have then ! I've ordered a 500 - for less than a tenner I'll chance it.

[CuriousOne]

Sigma 600/8 has almost 360 degree rotation, but focusing still is in very small, pin sharp area.

I guess this listing is for the adapter shown on 3rd picture.

[imagedit]

[Lloydy]

The order confirmation is clear enough - lens, adapter, it's new, 3 year warranty and it's £7-09

[bychance]

Me too Dave, just ordered a 500 and thought sod it why not, lets have an 800 too bugger the expense

I bet thay are both complete crap

Steve.

Just noticed they have no feedback rating this could be fun!

[bychance]

This has to be a ballsup or a scam this from a quick search..

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-samyang-800mm-f8-dx-mc-if-mirror-t-mount-lens/p1542592?cm_mmc=googlebase-extension-_-camera-lenses-_-t-mount-_-samyang-800mm-f8-dx-mc-if-mirror-t-mount-lens_1542592&utm_source=googlebase-extension&mkwid=s7x1cbwqz_dc&pcrid=72342106689&kword=&match=&plid=&gclid=cjwkeajw3pgtbrcwgajpu_uy9hysjaaicralhtunt0a5i7lvyesc8hwturx8xia3pjq0hp4eua06yrocazjw_wcb

[CuriousOne]

Well, registered on amazon.co.uk, ordered 800mm one, let's see.

I once hit almost similar situation - my printer cartridges (genuine ones), cost about $40 each (needs 4 of them). Once I saw their price on amazon.com went down to $14. Ordered 10 of them. They arrived in good health, but price shortly was raised again. The difference from current situation was that these cartridges were sold by amazon.com themselves, so maybe there was some glitch in data system.

[zanxion72]

There must be some mistake there. These lenses sell for a lot more:
http://www.amazon.com/Samyang-500mm-Mirror-White-Mount/dp/B006MKF8KO (this one is from Amazon too)

http://www.samyang-lens.co.uk/samyang-500mm-f63-mc-if-mirror-lens.html

Sound like looking for trouble. Not an expensive one, but if it does is it worth the fuss?

[Lloydy]

If it does go pear shaped, I think Amazon will refund.

[quidam]

This a french store and they only deliver to the UK!! They also sell Pim's cookies, Palmolive Cream soap and hygienic paper of Lotus!! Lol. This must be a joke.

[Attila]

in my chrome , proper reply window did come, what browser op system do you have , what is initial topic ?

[TrueLoveOne]

Cheap. I just sold mine for 100 euros.

It's not bad, although i read that these lenses aren't all good, it seems to me that Samyang has no final quality control??

I posted a thread with some samples recently: http://forum.mflenses.com/samyang-800mm-f-8-manual-focus-mirror-lens-t71255,highlight,%2Bsamyang+%2B800mm.html

[WNG555]

Curious to see if one comes in the mail!

[bychance]

I wonder if amazon will actually refund us if it is a scam, are they obliged to??.

I got a confirmation of order/payment yesterday and wierdly they only charged one lot of postage for ten lenses. Serves me right if it goes pear shaped but a nice earner if it happens

Steve.

[bychance]

Just clicked the top links again and both lenses are showing out of stock now.

Not suprising really

[Lloydy]

Oh well........it was worth a try.



I will have to check that payment hasn't been taken - if it has it should be refunded. I will check with Amazon to see if the advert was placed by scammers trying to get bank card details. They should only be available to Amazon, but it's worth checking.

[CuriousOne]

My credit card was actually billed! and no refund issued. And my order also cancelled.

[iangreenhalgh1]

Yes, I was charged too, order cancelled and no refund.

Amazon is going to be getting some complaints over this methinks.

[cooltouch]

[iangreenhalgh1]

I'll give Amazon until Friday to refund my 14.09ukp, if not then I shall be complaining vociferously.

[bychance]

I got this reply from amazon when querying who should be refunding me..



Thank you for writing to Amazon.co.uk. Please be aware that this is an automated response to the e-mail message you sent, but we do want you to find answers to any questions you may have.

If your question is regarding the status of your Marketplace, Auctions or zShops transactions it can be addressed efficiently by contacting your transaction partner, as Amazon.co.uk is not directly handling your transaction.

You can locate the email address via Your Account at the following
location:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/your-account/

If you have a general question about any of our services, or you need to contact Customer Service, you may be interested in checking our Help Desk located at the following URL:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/help

Thank you for shopping at Amazon.co.uk.

Warmest regards

[iangreenhalgh1]

So does that mean we have to email the seller and ask for a refund?

I think I see how this scam works now.