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<blockquote data-quote="taylorkh" data-source="post: 674143" data-attributes="member: 44240"><p>Thanks folks. In my first paragraph I said 80-300. Actually the lenses I am looking at are 70-300. Anyhow... there are two very similar lenses from Nikkor. One has image stabilization and the other not. That is why I was looking for unique model numbers. I guess I will have to make sure the "VR" appears in the title.</p><p></p><p>Doing so, I find one for $137 delivered on evilbay. 1 year warranty but after a year if I am happy with it I could get another and still be ahead. If after a year I am REALLY happy I might upgrade to a better lens.</p><p></p><p>Digging a little further I find that the seller is one of the numerous discount camera stores which inhabit Manhattan. So now doing some math... Instead of spending $140 on a $400 lens perhaps I should see what I can get for $300 on the gray market. I am in trouble now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Ken</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="taylorkh, post: 674143, member: 44240"] Thanks folks. In my first paragraph I said 80-300. Actually the lenses I am looking at are 70-300. Anyhow... there are two very similar lenses from Nikkor. One has image stabilization and the other not. That is why I was looking for unique model numbers. I guess I will have to make sure the "VR" appears in the title. Doing so, I find one for $137 delivered on evilbay. 1 year warranty but after a year if I am happy with it I could get another and still be ahead. If after a year I am REALLY happy I might upgrade to a better lens. Digging a little further I find that the seller is one of the numerous discount camera stores which inhabit Manhattan. So now doing some math... Instead of spending $140 on a $400 lens perhaps I should see what I can get for $300 on the gray market. I am in trouble now :) Ken [/QUOTE]
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