Very cheap Canon lens in Argos

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Hi there.

Have just bought a new lens the ebay way and thought id check it out locally. I paid $350 for mine +p&p then found the below in argus. Is this a typo or just plain madness and great deal??? 525 on pixmania and there normally pretty good.

What you think?




Cheers
Karl
 
I suspect that it may be a mistake since it's . Have you checked the printed catalog? Their phone service is quoting the €289 price!
 
ClubMan said:
I suspect that it may be a mistake since it's . Have you checked the printed catalog? Their phone service is quoting the €289 price!
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Id say the same, its a good len at at great price. catalogue says the same!!! Other lenses on that page are are way more expensive than the web. MUST be an oversight by argus,
wish i looked there first, damn p&p from the states!!!
 
What lens is it in the Argos catalogue? I cant see the link to the argos site as were blocked in here. I am interested in getting one if it is a cheap as you say.

cheers
 
RonanC said:
What lens is it in the Argos catalogue? I cant see the link to the argos site as were blocked in here. I am interested in getting one if it is a cheap as you say.

cheers
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Canon EF 28 135 IS USM Lens.
0581536
289€.99
  • Lightweight and compact zoom lens with an image stabiliser and high zoom ratio.
  • Ideal for use in areas where the use of a flash is prohibited.
  • Uses USM for a swift and silent autofocus and full time manual focus.
  • Manufactured using environmentally-friendly lead free glass.
  • Size (L)78.4, (D)96.8mm.
  • Weight 540g.
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Clubman
Yes, it was 289.99. It must be a mistake by Argos, as it is very unusual for anything to be cheaper in the Irish catalogue. I reckon it is a bargain. ( if anyone can manage to find one in stock).
My wife just doesn't understand how much I saved!!;)
 
I reckon it is a bargain. ( if anyone can manage to find one in stock).

go into the first link above and pick a store and you get an instant result if one is available in your local store. There is (at least) one in the Dundalk store.
 
C2H5OH said:
Picked one up in Liffey Valley. Thanks to karlod for the original post.
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good stuff, hope it treats ya well, i on the other hand have to wait for a delivery. Ended up only paying 20 quid more so not to bad but its the waiting!!
 
Just bought the Canon EOS 400d (body + battery + EF S 18-55 lens + 2 gb card + bag) for about €800 in Cork. I have just about managed to figure out how to switch it on.

Could someone please explain the advantages of the Agros lens (apart from the price) and if I should be galloping out to get my hands on it
 
I think the Image Stabilisation feature accounts for the higher price tag compared to an ordinary zoom of equivalent focal length.

There are lots of out there; the lens seems to have been around since 1998, which is another possible (partial?) explanation for the price drop...
 
KatieC said:
Just bought the Canon EOS 400d (body + battery + EF S 18-55 lens + 2 gb card + bag) for about €800 in Cork. I have just about managed to figure out how to switch it on.

Could someone please explain the advantages of the Agros lens (apart from the price) and if I should be galloping out to get my hands on it
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The main difference is in the wider range of focal length: the 28-135mm lens will have a greater magnification (i.e. make far away objects seem closer).

Also, the quality of the "kit lens" provided with the camera is not great. I got one when I got my EOS 300D a couple of years back. I used it about twice: I already had a zoom lens from my previous Canon, which I use most of the time. Having said that, there's no arguing with its price: it's fine for most things.

By the way, even if you leave it in fully automatic mode, it's a great camera for the price: having leraned to switch it on, you're almost there. You can safely ignore the various modes and features, until you're ready to use them (maybe never).
 
Thanks everyone for the helpful replies. I've decided to get the lens and continue getting familar with it and my other new purchase.
 
Unfortunately, I didn't get to the shop before this item got sold out, apparently in all Irish branches. I contacted customer services in the UK and there are no deliveries of the lens forecasted within the next three weeks. Anybody purchase one in a burst of rash enthusiasm and now wish to 'liquidate'?
 
Have you thought of buying 2nd hand on ebay?

I did this last year, and got a 50mm Canon lens. Big saving on the new price.

Unlike a lot of stuff, a well cared-for and little used lens will usually be indistinguishable from new.
 
How do you check if a second hand lens has been dropped and the optics screwed up?
 
The lens in Argos is a good bargain, but, not necessarily the best lens for long term needs. It may be better spending a bit extra. Check out this forum on www.photographyireland.net there are good suppliers mentioned in Germany and the U.S.

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If you don't want to import over the net, some camera shops do good deals in second-hand kit e.g. Berminghams.

http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/store/index.php


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