Nikon Prices

i know nothing · 7 Oct 2006 at 18:44

Before I post some up, am I allowed to ask other forum members for their opinion on prices for some Nikon gear?

Naturally I have no intention of posting any links to competitors.

i know nothing · 7 Oct 2006 at 19:01

I have the following options:-

1) D200 with a 1Gb Card and a D200 Battery Pack for £917
2) D80 with a MB-D80 Battery pack and a AF-S DX 18-135 f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens for £693 (or £527 for just the body)

I have two Nikon lenses already, DX 18-70mm (came with D70) and AF-ED 80-210mm. These were previously used on my D70 which was errrrrr.....dropped!

What would the Nikon experts recommend?

i know nothing · 7 Oct 2006 at 19:33

Nope, prices are direct from Nikon themselves, just not Nikon UK

Anyway, I'd like some opinions as to what you guys think is the best offer and why I should go for it.

i know nothing · 7 Oct 2006 at 20:16

Thanks for the opinions, I'm interested in whether or not the lens with the D80 kit is actually worth it (additional £166 but does also include a battery kit). I can't seem to find a review for the lens itself. Im also questioning whether I really need the lens as well.

Interesting point about the cards, I didn't realise that.

i know nothing · 7 Oct 2006 at 20:38

nolimit said:
I think you have think about the lens cost more then the body.

That's what I was thinking. You may have missed my earlier post but I already have two Nikkor lenses (previously had a D70 until I dropped it):-

I have two Nikon lenses already, DX 18-70mm (came with D70) and AF-ED 80-210mm.

Question is; do I go for the D80 kit with the lens (etc), or do I stick with the lenses I currently have and go for the D200 body (etc)?

Both come with the 'bolt on' battery pack which I rather like the idea of.

i know nothing · 8 Oct 2006 at 09:20

I think I shall opt for the D80 body only (£527). I've read many reviews and compared the D80 to the D200. As King_Boru pointed out, the D80 is in effect a 'mini' D200. I don't value the D200 being worth the additional £400 (approx), not for my needs anyway.

I will however, invest the money I will save in buying a Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED lens (for £564), which means I'll spend a little bit more, but I think the investment in glass is more prudent than the body, it's also a lens that I would dearly love to have. I wasn't impressed with what I read about the AF-S DX 18-135 f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens and I have lenses that cover that range already.