joe_s.2 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Has anyone heard of expresscameras.com or even bought from it? I stumbled onto this site from a sponsored link in Amazon when I was researching on prices of this 70-200 lens. Amazon is pricing it at ~USD1500+, but this site only selling it for USD1129 which is like way, way cheaper than normal. I'm not sure if it's trustworthy. http://www.expresscameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=8934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Check resellerratings.com before buying anything from a site advertising prices way below what known reputable dealers are giving you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sattler123 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 run, fast........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridakfoto Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Express_Cameras A lifetime rating of 0.76 out of a possible 10? I agree with Juergen! RUN! And save to purchase from B&H or Adorama! (or another RELIABLE source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongeiste Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 http://www.photo.net/neighbor/view-one-about?about=ExpressCameras%2ecom&id=2 http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00ACGn http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=009hgk http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00M5Kk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_s.2 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks Rob. I checked and there was seriously a long list of "bad experiences" and the rating is only 0.45/10 Glad I asked here first before getting it. (I'm here in the US for only 1 month thinking of getting a good deal and not getting fleeced) Many Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 They'll tell you it comes at that price without the zooming mechanism, which you can order for and extra thousand dollars. :) Come on man, if it's too good to be true...etc...etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_barbu1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 FWIW, I believe Amazon's price factors in an instant rebate from Canon that expires February 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrossi Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow, talk about bad feedback on resellerratings, that's astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinsouthern Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Some dealers can only be described as gutter scum. These (well known) crooks even make gutter scum look good in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_mccandless Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 http://www.supercoupon.com/Coupons/Electronics/B%26H_Coupon_for_Canon/ This link will take you to valid coupons for Canon products at B&H. I recently purchased a 70-200 2.8 IS lens for less than $1500. I just checked the site and see the 24-70 2.8 has a coupon for $984 - very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_s.2 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I just recently gotten the 580 EX II flash using the above coupon (receiving the item tomorrow! Can't hardly wait!) It's between a 70-200L IS vs 24-70 2.8 debate for me as well. Only thing is, I doubt I'll be so dilligent to take the 70-200 1.4kg lens everywhere just to do some simple snapping. That's the headache but I do like the 2.8 for low light weddings etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinsouthern Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 "It's between a 70-200L IS vs 24-70 2.8 debate for me as well." There's no debate to be had Joe - you need both :) Seriously though, I'm sure that most who have both will tell you that the 24-70 spends far more time on the camera. Cheers, Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_barbu1 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 You can take the tripod mount off of the 70-200 for some weight savings. Also, I agree with Colin. I used to use my 70-200 more, then my 24-70 more than my 70-200, and now my 16-35 more than my 24-70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_s.2 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 depends on what you shoot then. the 2.8 is largely for weddings, (but I just got a flash, so I'll see how it holds up) the 17-55 2.8 is another one but at a max focal length of 55mm, it seems a tad short even on a cropped body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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