I ordered a nikkor 35mm 1.8G from adorama about two months ago and it' still back-ordered.
anyone have any insight?
Thanks!
nikkor 35mm 1.8G backordered indefinitely?
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Samys Camera out of LA just got a shipment a few weeks back. it was backordered for a long time and i was on the waiting list and i got a call that they had them instock...of course theyre out again.
Posted 4 years ago # -
J and R hasn't had the lens in stock for over a month now almost.
I'm waiting for them to stock it because I got gift cards for free for that store. Technically, it's a free lens for me.
Posted 4 years ago # -
I understand that Nikon grossly underestimated demand for their cameras and lenses, and has been keeping inventory low. Could explain a lot of the back ordered lenses. See Thom Hogan site. http://www.bythom.com/
Posted 4 years ago # -
HA! I smell update!
Posted 4 years ago # -
50 1.4 is much usable lens in my opinion, but that really depends on a taste, and it will give you FX compatibility if you eventually go for it.
On the other hand I do not understand the problem with Adorama, we have steady shipping of 35 1.8, though it is sold as soon as it arrives.Posted 3 years ago # -
I would have gotten the 50mm 1.4 too if my dad doesn't have the 50mm 1.2. Sure it's manual focus, but it's the wrong focal length for the D40.
I prefer a slightly wider lens.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I prefer much wider lens, but I prefer 50 to 35 on DX.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Thank you, connect!!!!!!!!!!!
Saw your post earlier today, and ordered one.
I've seen one of these lenses go on ebay for more than what B&H charges. They need to get the factories cranked up over there. I'm sure Nikon would do well selling a few more DX primes, too.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Just curious, but is this really a $500 lens?
Apparently, that's what it originally cost at J and R.
http://www.jr.com/nikon/pe/NKN_AFS35MM1_dot_8/#productTabDetails
Posted 3 years ago # -
to NSXType-R: I dont think it was ever priced that high ... even when it came out : ) (month ago)
Posted 3 years ago # -
The Retail price is around $ 300.00 US. Here in Canada we sell for app $ 320.00 and we have stock were I work. I always love when someone have this crazy deal but no stock
I have been thinking about getting one also for D300, not sure yet. Just that the other Day at a Sports award function these group shots were taken at a very dark location and my 16-85 VR was so dark at app 30mm setting. It was to large a group to use my 50mm
Pete
Posted 3 years ago # -
In a sense, yeah, it's like jacking it up and then lowering when you bargain with the guy- you think you got it for a steal, when you really didn't. Everyone's selling at $220.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I paid $200 at B&H.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I'm still looking for one! i ordered one from ritz over a week ago.
Posted 3 years ago # -
i think b&h photo has this in stock as of 6/18/09
Posted 3 years ago # -
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yea repped. my post on slick dealsPosted 3 years ago # -
Keep an eye on Ritz. They get them in from time-to-time. That's where I got mine. They are good people to deal with.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541533725.htmPosted 3 years ago # -
I got mine from Ritz. Keep an eye on them, they are good people with which to deal.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541533725.htmPosted 3 years ago # -
Not too bad. I ordered the 35mm 1.8 on 7/17/09, and I got it on 7/28/09 at J and R.
One tip- price match it with B and H. It's $11 cheaper.
It really is as good as they say it is!
Posted 3 years ago #
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