Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

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Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-...

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p.1 #1 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

The 24/1.4 is one-of-a-kind and great for getting so crazy perspectives but I'm realizing that I could probably make due with the 28/1.8. In my defense, I purchased this when there was no affordable (

) alternative.

I browsed the B/S forums but I don't think the prices apply to me since mine is gray market (purchased while I lived in Hong Kong for a few months) and I don't think many folks here would be interested. I'm hoping I can sell it to B&H or Adorama for ~$1,200, which would definitely put me in range to purchase both lenses new. Think this is feasible?

I also own the 50/1.8g, and 105/2.8g micro. The 28-300 is mostly because a lot of the pictures I take tend to be "travel style" and it would be nice to travel lightly when I just want to have my camera with me but am not necessarily specifically going out to take some shots

Sep 21, 2012 at 07:34 AM

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p.1 #2 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

Haha, I am thinking of selling my 28 (and 14-24) for a 24... the 28 is too close to my 35

The 28 is a shockingly good lens for the $.

Sep 21, 2012 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #3 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

Yours is not a gray market product because you bought it yourself abroad. Nikon should honor the warranty if you have the HK receipt.

If I had the money I would take it for $1200.

Sep 21, 2012 at 12:12 PM

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p.1 #4 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

I'll go knock off a gas station to get you the $1200. brb.

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Seriously though, if it were mine, I would not be willing to let it go for that little. Gray market or not.

Sep 21, 2012 at 01:19 PM

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p.1 #5 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

Hmm, guess I'm just getting my terminology wrong then haha. It still would make a pretty decent price difference with Adorama and B&H though, no? I've only ever sold USA products to them before. Guess I;ll see what they offer and if it's bad I'll try and unload it here.

Sep 21, 2012 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #6 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

I sold the 24 and picked up the 28. I loved my 24 but the 28 was a better focal length for me. With the exceptin of build quality I like the 28 better. It is sharp and contrasty and is very similar to the 24. IQ wise it is hard to tell the difference. The 28 seems a smidge faster focusing.

Sep 21, 2012 at 02:21 PM

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p.1 #7 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

Why not selling here at B&S? B&H and Adorama need to make profit, so they will buy your stuffs at a much lower price (sorry Adorama and B&H) but it's true.

Sep 21, 2012 at 09:50 PM

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p.1 #8 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

If you don't shoot at f/2 or greater, no reason to have the 24/1.4G

This said, I've heard mixed reviews about the 28-300. Good all purpose lens, but you're not going to be close to the better zooms let alone primes.

Mark

Sep 22, 2012 at 06:11 AM

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p.1 #9 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

I've send you PM, regarding your lens. I like 24 better, as for me 28 closer to 50. Both lenses are great though, 28 is great...value, 24 is just that...great

Sep 22, 2012 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #10 · Thinking of selling 24mm f/1.4g for 28/1.8g + 28-300/3.5-5.6g

I have around 30+ lenses, most of them primes... old and new, AF and MF, Nikkors and other brands... and 24/1.4 is my favorite from the whole bunch. I'll never understand how one could part with it

I have also 28/1.8 AF-S that I use mostly on street and when traveling and it deserves every penny - so good is it... but for the most serious work 24/1.4 is a gem that supports creativity...

Sep 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM

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