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[amitgupta75]

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a few lenses through this forum and would like to share my experience here. A small overview on how it all started.

I have been shooting with a D7000 for a while now. I had the 18-105mm kit lens and a 50mm 1.8 D in my kit. After using the 50mm, I took a fancy for primes and that is what I wanted to add to my kitty. While reading about vintage manual primes, I came across the Nikon 105 mm f2.5 manual and immediately took a fancy to it.

I started looking for options where I could get a lens in a good condition at a decent price. I searched for it in the local camera market at Chandni Chowk, Delhi without any luck. A friend then suggested keh.com. It had a good collection of lenses – the only challenge was how to get it quickly from there. While browsing keh.com, I came across other lenses and a 24mm f2.8 and 300mm f4.5 got added to the wish list.

I then came across this forum and started putting out my requirements in the WTB section. Initially, I was a bit skeptical about buying from completely unknown people and that too mostly in a different city. However, my concern was unfounded as I finally bought all three lenses from members who were very helpful and transparent in the whole process.

Here are details of the buying experience for each lens:

-   Nikon 300 mm 4.5 ED IF: Jaysukh (kakadiya) responded to me on this one and shared all relevant details about the condition of the lens and the price. We spoke once over the phone and finalized the deal. I transferred the money and the lens was shipped the same day. DTDC was used and the delivery from Surat to Gurgaon was quite fast. I received the lens the very next afternoon. The packing was done well with bubble wrap and thermocol. Before shipping the lens, Jaysukh ensured that the lens was working well and even took a few sample shots to share with me. The lens was in a condition as described by Jaysukh. The glass was clear and there was no fungus.

-   Nikon 24 mm f2.8 AI-S: Sumanta Chandra reached out to me on this one and shared all relevant details. We spoke once and went ahead with the deal. Money was transferred and the lens was shipped the same day through Bluedart. Lens was delivered the next day and in very good condition. Despite the age, the lens was in an excellent condition both functionally and cosmetically. While speaking with Sumanta, I also checked if he had the 105mm as well or if any acquaintance of his may have it. As it turned out, one of his friends did have the 105mm and Sumanta shared information on that as well. However, during this time another member Ankit reached out and I was able to finalize the deal with him.

-   Nikon 105mm f2.5 AI-S: I bought this lens from Ankit Nahata in Mumbai. He initially reached out to me as had a 24mm. However, it wasn't the version I was looking for. I checked with him about the 105 mm as well and to my delight he himself had one in mint condition. We spoke and agreed on the terms. Money was transferred and the lens was dispatched a couple of days later (delay was due to the courier services not operating on Republic day and Sunday). I finally received the lens yesterday through DTDC. DTDC weren't as prompt this time and delayed delivery a bit. Finally, I went to their office and collected it myself.

I would like to thank all other members who reached out with their offers. It has been a pleasure interacting with the folks over here. Hope to be a regular over here and learn more.

Regards,
Amit

Note to the moderators: This is my first post in this section. If any rule has been violated inadvertently in my post, please do let me know. I'll be happy to make the necessary changes. Thanks!

[Somnath Goswami]

Picked up the Nikon 200-500mm from Somnath Da (Somnath Goswami) on Sunday. Firstly about the item - The condition of the lens is better than what I had expected after inspecting the photos uploaded in the post. He had shown complete honesty while uploading the photos. Received all the items as described with an additional item - a new monopod  :). Secondly about Somnath Da - a warm and down-to-earth person with whom I was fully comfortable dealing with. Learned few tips and tricks from him and he himself checked everything about the lens before me. He is a great photographer. If you check his facebook page you can find many amazing landscape and wildlife photos taken by him. Thank you Somnath Da.

Thanks a lot for the kind words. It was equally pleasant for me to deal with you. It's really a great feeling when you know that your loved equipment finds a great new owner. All the best.

[bidhu.p]

Picked up the Nikon 200-500mm from Somnath Da (Somnath Goswami) on Sunday. Firstly about the item - The condition of the lens is better than what I had expected after inspecting the photos uploaded in the post. He had shown complete honesty while uploading the photos. Received all the items as described with an additional item - a new monopod  :). Secondly about Somnath Da - a warm and down-to-earth person with whom I was fully comfortable dealing with. Learned few tips and tricks from him and he himself checked everything about the lens before me. He is a great photographer. If you check his facebook page you can find many amazing landscape and wildlife photos taken by him. Thank you Somnath Da.

[hayath]

Huge grin for Kumar Gaurav (kunwar.g)
Picked up the Olympus 14-42mm lens. Very courteous and clear communication.
Was kind enough to meet my friend in person, allowing him to test it out before handing it over.

Would gladly deal again :)

[SAHARSH]

Hi
I recently bought canon 300mm f4 from saharsh dholakia
It was an great experience as deal went smooth
Lens is in prefect condition just as described.
Packing was excellent.
I would highly recommend him to anyone and last but not the least thanks for the filter
Thanks sharash bhai
Regards
Saurabh
Saurabh's Comment . It was posted in the WTS section 🤗. So posting it here 😊.

[SAHARSH]

Cheers to Saharsh Dholakia(SAHARSH).
Got a Nikon 12-24 from him.
Lens is in very good condition as described by him and packaging was very good (bulletproof  ;)).
Would highly recommend him to anybody else.
Thanks Saharsh Bhai.
Regards,
Saurav

Thank you Saurav Bhai , it was a very smooth deal :) .

I would like to appreciate your Patience and Faith (you had in me :) ) as you waited patiently for 2 days after transferring the funds .Would love to deal again with you (Highly Recommended )

[iamskg]

Cheers to Saharsh Dholakia(SAHARSH).
Got a Nikon 12-24 from him.
Lens is in very good condition as described by him and packaging was very good (bulletproof  ;)).
Would highly recommend him to anybody else.
Thanks Saharsh Bhai.
Regards,
Saurav

[Kaval]

Thanks Harish for sharing your positive feedback on our deal re Sony a6300.

It was a smooth transaction and a pleasure to deal with you. 

[vikasmsh]

Hey all,

I had a great experience dealing with Essen and bought a 35-80mm from him last week. The deal was quick and I got the delivery within 24 hours! I highly recommend him and find him very experienced and well versed in the field.

Thanks JJMP and Essen :)

[Kaval]

Thanks, Nishit Dave, for a very smooth and enjoyable transaction.

I must say that it was a smooth transaction process on both sides and a pleasure to deal with you.

Thank you once again.

Kaval