42nd St Photo has Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (VR) for $259 - Brand New

ggbutcher

I keep track of the prices on this lens, even though I'm not ready to get one. But, there it is, tempting me to no end. I even handled a camera with one mounted at the local base exchange today; it could totally replace my 18-200.

haroldp

I do not think 42nd st photo is a Nikon dealer. Check their reviews online.

ggbutcher

Eow. That's not the 42nd St Photo I remember...

kanuck

Pretty nice little deal. ggbutcher won't you miss the extra reach of the 18-200 even if it is soft? This 18-140 is definitely lighter and a very good deal. Did you pull the trigger yet?

NSXTypeR

Looks like a good deal, although I'll keep using my 18-135 until it breaks. It does look like the mount is metal, so that's a big plus. I'm not sure how big of a difference VR has on battery life, but I consistently get over 1000 shots per charge on the D7000. I use the D7000 so infrequently now, I've only charged it 4-5 times total since I bought it around January of last year.

I'm planning on getting a 70-300 VR, so I'll pass on this.

ggbutcher

Nah, we just bought an engine for daughter's car, funny how they won't go without one.

I'll probably end up buying a re-furbed one down the line. In the meantime, the 18-200 is sharp enough to post to PAD...

safyre

Uhhhhh, you guys do know that 42nd photo is a bait and switch dealer, right?

NSXTypeR

What, do they sell you the lens from the D7200 kit and sell the D7200 later body only for "open" box?

Ironheart

They take your order for a lens for a price that seems to good to be true. The next day, a representative calls you to tell you that the lens was a "European model with no Nikon warrantee," and would you want to pay additional $200 for an American model. This information was NOT clear on the lens description page and you thought you were buying a standard factory lens. You tell them that you would rather cancel the order. They claimed that they had already shipped the order. You of course do not believe this was true, as they could not provide a routing number at this time. You were then told that they could "get it back" but they would charge an additional $42 to cancel the order, or you could pay the additional $200 and they would send you the American lens. Once you agreed to the additional $200, they provided a routing number. If you manage to actually get the con artist on the phone to cancel the order, good luck ever seeing a refund on your card.

This is paraphrased from the 60 one star reviews on yelp:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/42nd-street-photo-new-york-4

Oh, and they are not an authorized dealer, so good luck in any event.

tcole1983

+1 ironheart

shootnikonfx

+1 Safrye. One of the worst!

kanuck

Uhhhhh, you guys do know that 42nd photo is a bait and switch dealer, right?

Seriously? That's a shame. One of the oldest tricks in the book. Lure em in with sticker price shock then hook em once they get inside

#-o

tcole1983

What, do they sell you the lens from the D7200 kit and sell the D7200 later body only for "open" box?

Not too far off. Sell you the body and lens kit for "cheap" call after you order and say it doesn't include the lens or they are import or something and for $200 more dollars you can get what the website said you were getting. Or you can cancel your order and you owe a restocking fee of x dollars or x%. Too good to be true then check reviews. They have lots of reviews from unhappy people ;-)

BVS

Just get a refurb one from Nikon USA during one of their 10% off sales and it should be the same price ($270).

kanuck

Any of you guys buy from Ebay? Just curious.Thank goodness I live near a district with a lot of used gear to try out before buying...

spraynpray

I often buy from eBay. These days your rights are well protected so there is no risk. If things go bad, it just takes a little longer than taking it back to a local store.

tcole1983

I have purchased through eBay but large reputable sellers. As spray said they have you fairly well protected.