Nikon AF-S DX 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 G EDII $68 at Harvey Norman, Caringbah

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 G EDII $68 at Harvey Norman, Caringbah

chipped on 08/11/2010 - 13:32 files.ozbargain.com.au (4327 clicks)

I saw this today at Harvey Norman in Caringbah (http://tinyurl.com/2ads9j4). This is reduced from $249, I did a quick search and couldn't find this cheaper anywhere, not even from importers.

Here is a review of the lens with sample photos, http://tinyurl.com/25ndd9k

For only $68, I think its a great deal for beginners like me.

Enjoy!

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che0173 on 08/11/2010 - 13:50 ¶

That is an awesome price. And it's AF-S as well.

Too bad I won't be needing one since it came with my single lens pack.
+3 votes

Pizza The Hut on 08/11/2010 - 13:53 ¶

What is the world coming to, a nikon lens in a bargain bin?? thats like seeing a beatles album in a clearance bin. IT. JUST. DOESNT HAPPEN!!!
Grimezy on 08/11/2010 - 13:55 ¶

Well that's Nikon for you :)
- -3 votes
  
  ronnknee on 08/11/2010 - 19:28 ¶
  
  I hope you realise that Nikon is a higher-end brand for cameras and lenses
edman on 08/11/2010 - 13:57 ¶

I think this is the standard lens that comes with the single lens and double lens kits. Still a good price nonetheless.
- che0173 on 08/11/2010 - 13:59 ¶
  
  you can save $200 off the lens kits and get the body only.
  Add this up and you've saved $140 off the single lens kit bought separately and with australian warranty too.
photonaturally on 08/11/2010 - 14:04 ¶

They prob sold all the bodies and got stuck with the lenses
its a good price for the lens, which is why i have +
but you will only buy this lens as a kit for your very first dslr,
there will still be some people who will want to buy this lens. If I find it at my local HN, I might get it for infrared photography. otherwise, the market is rather small.
- hectic3 on 08/11/2010 - 20:46 ¶
  
  Well, most of the time…
  
  I bought a D700 and a 24-70mm f2.8 for my first DSLR. Nuts I know :P
noddi on 08/11/2010 - 14:19 ¶

Anyone know if this is available at all stores?
kimmik on 08/11/2010 - 15:00 ¶

you can mod this to fit AF in full frame cameras and get a cheap ultrawide what works reasonably. just make sure the mirror doesn't hit the rear element.
xdzzy on 08/11/2010 - 15:18 ¶

Can I use it on Canon body, like EOS 500D?
- che0173 on 08/11/2010 - 15:28 ¶
  
  canon and nikon mounts are different.
quarrymaster on 08/11/2010 - 15:39 ¶

It's a great price but almost useless unless you wanted to replace an existing one that broke. Still, if I came across one at my local HN, would be hard to ignore!

It's usually a cheap lens and there are better (albeit more expensive) options.
+1 vote

cactus68 on 08/11/2010 - 15:50 ¶

wonder if a HN will price match another interstate HN?
- chipped on 08/11/2010 - 16:08 ¶
  
  If its exclusive to this store then i doubt it, since Harvey Norman are franchised. Let us know what happens.
Snotty on 08/11/2010 - 15:58 ¶

knowing hn - they would've been from some bundle/promo from nikon, theyve split them and these are probably free stock selling at 100% profit.
-1 vote

BigglezThePigglez on 08/11/2010 - 16:06 ¶

Its just a lense, what about the rest of camera
?
- che0173 on 08/11/2010 - 16:14 ¶
  
  these are for dslr's. don't expect a free camera with it. Nikon one's start from around $500-$600.
  - tonyjzx on 08/11/2010 - 17:35 ¶
    
    yeah if the lens is $68, i expect the body for $34… since it's the lens that does most of the work…
    - Trance N Dance on 08/11/2010 - 19:55 ¶
      
      whoa you're way off there buddy, it's the sensor in the body that does most of the work in terms of getting a picture, the difference between a good lens and a bad lens is how much distortion when zooming, and how far it can zoom.
    - ronnknee on 08/11/2010 - 21:43 ¶
      
      Usually goes like this:
      
      For low level lens:
      - Lens price < Body price
      
      For high level lens:
      - Lens price > Body price
      
      For high level body:
      - Lens price < Body price
Trysaeder on 08/11/2010 - 17:10 ¶

Damn is there any point in going to Melbourne HN to try get this?

I mean, is there ANY chance at all?
ronnknee on 08/11/2010 - 19:30 ¶

This lens is at the lowest level of the Nikon range. Not worth getting. Better to spend an extra hundred on either a larger range of focal length or higher apearture.
nats on 08/11/2010 - 20:17 ¶

No VR, then again you get what you pay for
+5 votes

kimmik on 08/11/2010 - 21:49 ¶

this thread has turned into a penis contest
- qazwsx on 09/11/2010 - 00:01 ¶
  
  mines more biggest than yours
  - kimmik on 09/11/2010 - 00:20 ¶
    
    i'm ok with less biggest
    - +3 votes
      
      ballsofsteel on 09/11/2010 - 00:47 ¶
      
      ITS NOT A PENIS CONTEST WITHOUT BALLS OF STEEL
blaze on 09/11/2010 - 09:30 ¶

Is this compatible with a canon? :p
laser on 09/11/2010 - 09:41 ¶

Kit lenses except for Pentax are usually made of plastic, and are only useful as a paperweight, or a camera body cap.
tonyjzx on 09/11/2010 - 10:18 ¶

can you use this on a Pentax?
alex27 on 09/11/2010 - 14:29 ¶

Is this compatible with a IXUS?:P
+3 votes

BartholemewH on 09/11/2010 - 15:54 ¶

Is this compatible with iphone 3GS?
Orpheus on 09/11/2010 - 20:31 ¶

Is this compatible with my Samsung Galaxy?
BigglezThePigglez on 09/11/2010 - 21:19 ¶

Is this compatible with my night vision goggles?
aldog on 10/11/2010 - 06:21 ¶

Yes to all the above with the use of some duct tape.
friedlice on 19/11/2010 - 11:22 ¶

thanks chipped, great find grabbed one the other day, just what I needed, sensational price, very sharp lens.