Online purchasing.....Which One??

CalKiddCalKidd Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
edited March 10, 2006 in Accessories
Ok, for this example I am looking to purchase the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8.

This lens varies in price from $399.00 at Adorama to $363.80 at Digital Photo Club. I consider these two businesses to be trust worthy and offer a great products. But my question is I recently found the same lens for $318.00 at Broadway Photo. Am I missing something here we are talking about a $45 to $80 difference.

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  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Before buying anything, especially camera gear, on line check:

    www.resellerratings.com

    Of those you have listed I would use Adorama. You might also check out B&H photo

    Eric
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  • JamokeJamoke Registered Users Posts: 257 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Just a thought
    In looking at the links, the first two appear to be the same lens, while the third one might be a different make or year. It appears to have different grips, and displays... which might explain the significant price jump.

    I'm not familiar enough with Sigma glass though to recognize the differnces.
    Mine: Canon 20D, 50 f1.8 II, 28-105 II, 70-200 f2.8L, T 70-300 Macro, T 2X expander, 12-24 Sigma
    Hers: Sony SR10, (Soon Canon 5D MKII), 85 f1.8, 28-135 USM, Stroboframe, Manfrotto NeoTec
    Ours: Pair of 580 EX, Lensbaby, Studio Alien Bees, Son & TWO Daughters
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    CalKidd wrote:
    Ok, for this example I am looking to purchase the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8.

    This lens varies in price from $399.00 at Adorama to $363.80 at Digital Photo Club. I consider these two businesses to be trust worthy and offer a great products. But my question is I recently found the same lens for $318.00 at Broadway Photo. Am I missing something here we are talking about a $45 to $80 difference.
    Dismal rating on resellerratings. Skip it, not worth the headache. digital foto doesn't have 'em in stock. Which leaves adorama, which is an excellent store. And they have two used, one in E+ condition.
    Sid.
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  • CalKiddCalKidd Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Great website, that answers a lot of questions I had. Looks like Digital Foto Club beat out Adorama and is up there with B&H Photo.

    Thanks again.
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