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2009-03-26
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"I located what I thought was the exact Nikon DLSR lens that I had been shopping for. I located the "AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED" for 489.00 at the soniccamera.com and placed the order. Upon confirming the order with a call back number, the gentleman informed me that this was a wholesale lens. This puzzled me and I asked why that made a difference. His first description was that it doesn't come with a lens cap or lens bag.....this begged my follow up question with "what else is missing from the box?" He followed again with this is a wholesale lens. So I asked what else is different; this is when he informed me of the plastic mount. My complaint is that no where in the soniccamera website for this lens does it indicate this is a wholesale or imported lens, much less, they never disclose exactly what you are buying. Please see the website's "Specifications" tabbed literature which accompanies this lens. I have included it below. In closing, I am all about a good deal like anybody, but I am also more about full and complete disclosure. I will pay the honest price as long as they are up front. I spoke directly with the same person about this....a nice man, but it was very apparent that not too many people work there as he originally sent me to another extension to discuss about the website shortcomings. That person said "let me get you with our Nikon specialist." What a crock! It was back to the original gentleman. Going forward....none of my business will ever go to this organization. They are on the short road to failing and I would not refer them to my mother-in-law. Hope this helps anyone else. Specs...Nikon’s 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor is a high-ratio 11x zoom Lens with Nikon’s exclusive VR II Vibration Reduction technology. Nikon’s VR II provides the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 steps faster than would otherwise be possible, enabling substantially sharper pictures in challenging conditions. The Nikkor 18-200mm lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements to provide optimal color, contrast and clarity while minimizing chromatic aberrations and other distortion, resulting in outstanding image quality and versatility. In addition, Nikon’s compact AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast and quiet autofocusing while the M/A mode allows for simultaneous switching between Autofocus and manual focus operation. 11.1x High-Power Zoom: Get close to the action with exceptional Optical quality throughout the entire zoom range New Enhanced Vibration Reduction: New VR II function offers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 steps faster than normal
Two ED Glass and Three Aspherical Lens Elements: Extra-low Dispersion glass minimizes chromatic aberration-aspherical elements minimize distortion and allow for smaller, lighter Weight designs
Silent Wave Motor for Fast, Quiet AF: Nikon’s exclusive technology enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation. The M/A mode allows immediate switching between manual and autofocus operation
Focuses to 20 Inches: Superior optical performance even at close-focusing distances"
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