What lens will you be getting during the Nikon instant savings event?

[Photo Joe]

Now that we all know what lenses have instant savings discounts applied to them until March 2, which lens will you be adding to your gear? I'm leaning toward the 85mm 1.8.

 

[gusflores]

The 24-70mm f/2.8g ed More to play with!

 

[PapaST]

I was thinking about the 85mm 1.8G and this rebate sealed the deal for me... I'm glad I saw this thread.

Just ordered mine.

 

[Sambr]

Thinking about the 80-400??

 

[caveman]

24-70 ordered and on the way.

 

[Eye-level]

They have an eighty - four hundred now? Really?

 

[§am]

I'm after a 28mm f/1.8G but no rebates here for me :'(

 

[gusflores]

80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D with 17 elements in 11 groups.

 

[ishino]

Picked up the 24-70 and 70-200. Saved $500, thanks Nikon!

I might pick up the 50 and 85 1.8g before the rebates are over. I can't make up my mind.

 

[NFA Fabrication]

Is there a generalized list somewhere of what lenses are included in this dicount? Is it a mail in rebate deal, or a legit authorized sale?

 

[gusflores]

Try Amazon.com

 

[Photo Joe]

Is there a generalized list somewhere of what lenses are included in this dicount? Is it a mail in rebate deal, or a legit authorized sale?

From what I've seen on sites like Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama, etc. is that these are instant manufacturer's rebates. For examples of what lenses and discounts apply, check this list from B&H

 

[stmv]

yes, but maybe the best across the board sell this year. I am not in the market for any lens for the moment, but if I was,, it would be the 16-35 F4. or 14-24 (but no discount on that one).

 

[jwstl]

Nikon expert Thom Hogan wrote a nice analysis of the deals on each lens giving his thoughts on whether you should buy now or not. I was all set to get the 24-70 but he brought up the point that this lens is due for an update since it lacks VR. I don't want to save a bit now only to have a VR version in a few months. His analysis is here:

Thom Hogan's Nikon Camera, DSLR, Lens, Flash, and Book site

 

[ishino]

Well I gave in. B&H has the 85mm 1.4g for $1,399 right now. That's about $100 less than I could find anywhere else even with the rebates.

 

[Photo Joe]

Well I gave in. B&H has the 85mm 1.4g for $1,399 right now. That's about $100 less than I could find anywhere else even with the rebates.

The "cream machine." Hope the 85 1.4 treats you well. I had been looking at the 1.8 version.

 

[Pierro]

Not taking advantage of the instant savings, as I never buy new lenses. I'd rather not be the one that takes the hit in depreciation

But, I do have a lens coming this week, and its this baby...

 

[SkvLTD]

Too broke for anything new (T.T)

 

[jwstl]

I placed an order for 4 of the sale lenses today. I went with the 28, 50, and 85 1.8 primes and the 24-120 VR.

 

[Photo Joe]

I placed an order for 4 of the sale lenses today. I went with the 28, 50, and 85 1.8 primes and the 24-120 VR.

That's a nice line up. Sounds like you are definitely taking advantage of the sale. Enjoy the new glass.