B&h

[battymum]

So I am the proud new owner of an Olympus EPL2 which I bought recently here in Australia -
I probably could have bought it cheaper if I waited until my trip to USA in September, but I wanted to hold it in my hand and after spending an hour with the sales guy, I couldnt walk out and buy elsewhere. (as it turned out I had issues with the memory card, that they promptly replaced, with 2)

Anyway after reading plenty of reviews, it was apparent I also needed to buy a Panasonic 20mm 1.7 - these retail $700 + in Aus, although you can pick them up cheaper from grey importers.

I also read that B&H photo video in New York City is the ultimate photography equipment store, as we would be heading there too, I thought I would pay a visit.

So I visited online on Thursday picked up the lens for $379 - had to pay postage of $33 (but no sales tax, that I would have to pay if I bought it in their store) and it arrived on my doorstep in Sydney today (Tuesday)

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

Congratulations on your new camera! And yes, B & H is one of the best in the business. Their customer service is quite good.

 

[Marlton Mom]

Congrats!
B and H is my Favorite too!!

~Marlton Mom

PS. Post some pix here on your thread if you feel like it. We'd love to hear about all the fun your having and the great pictures you are taking with your gear!

 

[StuartJax]

I just bought a T3i 18-135 from B&H. They shipped it the same day and it arrived really fast. Love them.

 

[Pugrpooh]

Congratulations! I bought my E-PL2 from Adorama, another large camera store in NYC. I bought the 20mm from either Adorama or B&H. I've used both and shipping is fast and, for a lot of items, free here in the US.

$33 to Australia is really cheap! We ship orders to Australia and normally they're in the $70-80 range (for items weighing in mg or a few grams). I'm sure B&H ships a lot more than we do, so they probably get a much better rate.

I've been very pleased with the E-PL2 and also with the 20mm. I also have the 40-150mm (which I bought from B&H at half retail cost).