Titanium .42 wide angle lens?

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2 total messages Started by "Tom Evans" Wed, 04 Feb 1998 00:00

#3996

Author: "Tom Evans"
Date: Wed, 04 Feb 1998 00:00

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Hi, I just ordered a titanium .42 wide angle lens for my camcorder from
Discount Video Warehouse (1-888-camcorder). Can anyone relate information
good or bad about this lens or retailer? The lens is .42 titanium with 10
elements in 2 groups and is multicoated. $179.00 Thanks for the reply.

Tom Evans

Re: Titanium .42 wide angle lens?

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Author: bobros@worldnet.
Date: Wed, 04 Feb 1998 00:00

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Tom Evans wrote:
>
> Hi, I just ordered a titanium .42 wide angle lens for my camcorder from
> Discount Video Warehouse (1-888-camcorder). Can anyone relate information
> good or bad about this lens or retailer? The lens is .42 titanium with 10
> elements in 2 groups and is multicoated. $179.00 Thanks for the reply.
>

"Titanium" brand?

Seems a bit high for a no-name lens. Lenses from reputable mfrs like
Sigma, Vivitar, Raynox and Kenko typically cost anywhere from $40 - $125
for their Hi-Res designs.

I used to work in a photo store, so I can tell you that "house brand"
lenses are generally where photo stores make ridiculous profits on pure
junk since you can't compare the price... because it's their own brand.
300% markups and higher aren't uncommon.

If you don't see the same brand advertised by more than one dealer,
don't ever think of buying it - unless it's much cheaper and you have an
opportunity to test it.

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