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Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · 70-200 VR in stock? I plan on ordering one of these next week--just waiting for a check to clear--but have not been able to find one in stock. Ritz does have them, but at a price almost $200 above anyone else's. I've tried B&H, Calumet, Sammy's... everyone I could think of. Appreciate any help--Timm Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 04:43 PM

mlife Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #2 · 70-200 VR in stock? Adorama http://www.adorama.com/NK70200AFSU.html?searchinfo=70-200%20vr&item_no=2 Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 05:36 PM

John Rougeux Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · 70-200 VR in stock? Murphy's camera has one in stock..new and used. http://www.murphyscamera.com/ Main Location 1440 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40204 Phone: 502-485-1500 or 800-582-2409 Fax: 502-485-1501 Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 4:00 Sat Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 06:09 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · 70-200 VR in stock? Thanks for the help, William, but I've had experiences with Adorama... unpleasant ones. Thanks, John. I can't for the life of me find the lenses on that page... do retailers realize that we come to their webpages to buy things? Still looking.... Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 06:49 PM

John Rougeux Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #5 · 70-200 VR in stock? I noticed they don't have ANY lenses on their site. Try calling..it's a 1-800 number, so it's free. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 06:57 PM

butch350 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · 70-200 VR in stock? The 70-200vr is on back order at Adorama. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 07:10 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #7 · 70-200 VR in stock? Oh yeah, phone... and actually talk to some one... how quaint! Thanks again, John. Let's hope it's still in stock Tuesday! I spent an hour on Google chasing this lens around, and it seems the only places that stil have it in stock KNOW that they are the only places that still have it in stock--prices approaching $1800! Damn Nikon USA! I've been lusting after this glass since it came out. I finally saved the pennies to get one, and it's OUT OF STOCK!!! And it looks to be a supply-side problem. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 07:10 PM

John Rougeux Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · 70-200 VR in stock? I just called Murphy's right now and they have them in stock for $1799 Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 07:21 PM

bschif Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #9 · 70-200 VR in stock? KEH has them in stock. I just looked on thier site. $1649 before the rebate. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 07:57 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · 70-200 VR in stock? Thaks, bschif! I'd looked there, but apparently missed it! Now to keep my fingers crossed.... Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 03, 2005 at 09:15 PM

bschif Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · 70-200 VR in stock? I have ordered some used equipment from KEH and have been very happy with the service. I wish I was buying one!! Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 04, 2005 at 12:01 PM

Alan Klages Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · 70-200 VR in stock? Timm, It must be a sellers market right now. On e-Bay a used one is at $1375 with a day left. A grey market new one is asking more than a USA minus rebate. It might be best to be to sit back a while until someone reputable gets one in stock. I'm sure Kendrick won't mine loaning his out for the rest of the year. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 04, 2005 at 02:18 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #13 · 70-200 VR in stock? I've heard only good things about KEH, and I think I'll be doing some business with them Tuesday if the lens is still availible! Not to mention all the other great lenses there... I really should reserve cruising that list for times when I'm broke and can only dream--because now I'll be broke again very soon. Alan, this lens is just too techie and pricey to contemplate buying used from someone I don't know. Unless I can find an absolute killer deal--like half new--I'd rather have a Nikon USA and full warranty. And unfortunately, K is taking off in a week or so for most of the winter... makes talking him into buying a bunch of fine Nikkor a little less useful. Timm Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 04, 2005 at 05:57 PM

shirow Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #14 · 70-200 VR in stock? I bought mine from www.onecall.com. Their website is down right now so I'm not sure if it's in stock. Try checking tomorrow. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 05, 2005 at 07:34 AM

zoetmb Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #15 · 70-200 VR in stock? It's available at J&R new for $1600 minus the $150 rebate. It looks like it's in stock. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 05, 2005 at 11:35 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #16 · 70-200 VR in stock? Thanks, Folks! Just placed my order from KEH. $1650, before rebate. Samy's camera also had one, but I had to e-mail to find out if it was in stock, and then was given a price of $1615 "minus rebate", like the price from J&R above. What's "minus rebate"? My assumption is that this means "after rebate". I may be wrong, but when sales people use terms that are less than chrystal clear..... Thanks again for the help-- Timm (waiting....) Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 07, 2005 at 02:58 PM

jbregar Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #17 · 70-200 VR in stock? "minus rebate" would seem to be "before rebate"... in other words, your price will be $1600 "minus the amount of the rebate" or a total of $1450. jb. Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 09, 2005 at 04:14 AM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #18 · 70-200 VR in stock? Thanks again, folks. The lens at KEH was out-of-stock, regardless of the fact that their site still lists it as in stock. Bummer. So it's back to the search. Let's see if I can find that J&R.... Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 09, 2005 at 03:24 PM

izabelam Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #19 · 70-200 VR in stock? hi... I just got my 70-200VR and yes...paid too much because no one has it... I call it conspiracy..just kidding... I used to order everything from b&H and now they are out of a lot of stuff... Maybe Nikon is going to make a better lense..well I did not want to wait... got it at Ritz.. good luck... Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 09, 2005 at 09:31 PM

rjb6893 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #20 · 70-200 VR in stock? Berry's Camera Shop in Lafayette IN has one in stock listed for $1699 (at least this AM) - great family run business (765) 742-0297 You might also try Roberts of Indianapolis - good service. Regards, Ron Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 09, 2005 at 09:44 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #21 · 70-200 VR in stock? Sigh... I broke down and bought a 105 Micro-Nikkor from KEH, a lens I need as badly as the 70-200. Consequently, I don't have the $$ for the VR right now, and, of course, when I got home from work yesterday, there was a message from KEH saying that a computer glitch was responsible for my being told the lens was out of stock when it was actually in stock, and I could re-new my order and they'd waive the difference between 2nd day and next day air shipping! AAARGH!!!! Well hopefully it'll be there next friday when I get paid; assuming that none of you good folks beat me to it ( I know the thought would never cross your minds)-- Timm Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 10, 2005 at 02:28 PM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #22 · 70-200 VR in stock? Timm the 70-200 is IMO a much better lens than the 105 . If you get a 500D for it you have nearly a macro lens . Not flat field but gorgeous bokeh but of course the litle macro is light for you hiking tho J Edited on Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM Sep 10, 2005 at 02:33 PM

Timm Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #23 · 70-200 VR in stock? Mornin', J. Well, I have lots of product work for local artists lined up for the winter, so I think I'll be putting the 105 to good use. You may remember that I almost bought one a while back, and I loved shooting with it--that one was a beater, and the guy wanted too much for it. As you note, it's a great little lens for hiking. I just got an order for three 10 X 40ish panos, and another for a bunch of prints from the last wedding I shot, so I may just end up with both! (Man, I hate changing the 2200 over to roll paper! I end up frustrated as all hell every time! I managed to ruin the first foot or so of the roll this time.) I've had the opportunity to use the 70-200 with the 500D, and you're right, it's a killer combo! But sometimes the ability of a macro lens to focus to infinty without removing anything is essential... I recall shooting some butterflies in a canyon a couple of years ago, using extention tubes and a 80-200, when a Golden Eagle came up over the rim of the canyon and hung on the wind ten feet from me--I dropped the x-tubes in my rush, but still missed the shot. Timm (with fingers crossed) Sep 10, 2005 at 03:54 PM

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