BruceW
25th of April 2003 (Fri), 07:40
After weeks of contemplating, I finally decided to buy the Kenko 2.0x Teleconverter and the Kenko Adaptor.
Checking web sites suggested on this forum I started looking for one that sold both items. I don't think one exists, believe it or not.
I then decided to purchase them at different locations.
Four hours later, I have had to put my purchase on hold.
The first site I tried to purchase the adapter at insisted I include a "State/Province" in the form, yet would only let me choose a US state, whereas I am in Australia. The form lets me choose Australia though, from a pull down list.
Awaiting response to my email on this one.
Next was the Teleconverter. To my horror, Global Mart wanted to charge $47 shipping. Goodbye Global Mart.
I searched around for other sources. I found a handful, and some even had better prices. ($59 was best price I found). One of the biggest frustrations was that almost none tell you up front if they ship internationally or what their shipping rates are. I soon learnt that the first thing to do was add the item to the basket, and start the purchase process, which eventually presents a shipping cost table. Most did not ship internationally.
Eventually I came to one which did ship internationally. But guess what, I had a similar problem as with the adaptor. I had to include a US postcode for it to calculate the shipping charge. Awaiting email reply on this one also.
If these above options fail it looks like Lensmate may be my only choice, and their prices are quite a bit higher. ($85 for the Teleconverter alone).
I'll let you know how I go. I would be interested if anyone can suggest alternatives.
Bruce
Checking web sites suggested on this forum I started looking for one that sold both items. I don't think one exists, believe it or not.
I then decided to purchase them at different locations.
Four hours later, I have had to put my purchase on hold.
The first site I tried to purchase the adapter at insisted I include a "State/Province" in the form, yet would only let me choose a US state, whereas I am in Australia. The form lets me choose Australia though, from a pull down list.
Awaiting response to my email on this one.
Next was the Teleconverter. To my horror, Global Mart wanted to charge $47 shipping. Goodbye Global Mart.
I searched around for other sources. I found a handful, and some even had better prices. ($59 was best price I found). One of the biggest frustrations was that almost none tell you up front if they ship internationally or what their shipping rates are. I soon learnt that the first thing to do was add the item to the basket, and start the purchase process, which eventually presents a shipping cost table. Most did not ship internationally.
Eventually I came to one which did ship internationally. But guess what, I had a similar problem as with the adaptor. I had to include a US postcode for it to calculate the shipping charge. Awaiting email reply on this one also.
If these above options fail it looks like Lensmate may be my only choice, and their prices are quite a bit higher. ($85 for the Teleconverter alone).
I'll let you know how I go. I would be interested if anyone can suggest alternatives.
Bruce