43rumors reader “Cuius” found that very low price for the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens at Wexphotograhic UK (Click here). You cna grab it for 639 Pound or 750 Euro. Yes, also non UK European citizen can buy it and there is no import tax to pay. Just the 25 Euro extra shipping costs. That’s almost a 200 Euro saving of the regular price in Germany (949 at Amazon).
Thanks Cuius!
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1 thing worth pointing out with Olympus pricing is that they are not one of these companies that change their pricing based upon which region the product is sold in. Pricing is much of a muchness wherever you are in the world. One reason why I will always choose Olympus when I have a choice between them and Panasonic.
@Tony
I think you are having a laugh my friend , Olympus pricing in the EU/UK is often shockingly more expensive THE ft LENSES IN PARTICULAR ARE FAR MORE PRICEY HERE THAN IN THE usa
Oly 75mm f1.8 is one of the best prime lens among m43, sharp yet bokeh is so creamy
WEX are one of the best camera shops in the UK as well
Yep, that’s a very good price. Same lens is £850 at Cameraworld in London, which is where I normally shop when in the UK. Not much chance I’ll ever pop up to Norwich though! I note that Cameraworld has similar or better prices for other lenses though, and they always seem to be the best place to buy a Billingham (cheapest and have stock in hand).
I bought it from one of my fav stores at the end of August 2012, for 740€. Sometimes local stores have really good prices.
Just bought 75 f1.8 in Melb OZ for au$850, under 600 quid, another reason to live in OZ
@F410man: “another reason to live in OZ”
Unless you want a copy of PhotoShop. :o)
I bought my 75mm in HK in November and saved about £150 (less now though). Great lens.”
Where did you buy it, and how much did you pay? I’m going to HK myself soon 🙂
Which shop in Melbourne?
The fact that it is filled with loud mouthed misogynistic racists is all the reason one needs to never visit Australia God forbid live there,
That’s a particularly bigoted and unwarranted comment in an international forum. You obviously have taken onboard a few stereotypes yourself. Would you like to reveal your origins and invite everyone to take a poke at your culture? Or are you just an anonymous troll?
No ,I am someone who has had the misfortune of visiting Australia as a Black Woman. Other than perhaps Japan I have never been in a more racist/misogynistic environment. The unpleasant experience started before I had even entered the country, when I was stopped and insulted and abused by the customs officer. Lest you think I am terrorist look alike I am a middle aged woman who works as a consultant Oncologist in the UK , I have also worked in Germany and my home country of South Africa { so , I am no stranger to racism}, I was in Australia giving lectures at the University of Melbourne .
While no society is free of its Neanderthals , and obviously not every single Australian fits into this stereotype alas far too many do. I have since discussed this with several of my friends and colleagues, many of them, notably those of ethnic appearance have suffered similarly. I will never set foot in Australia again , and I would urge caution on any people of colour wishing to do so
So you had a good time then. Don’t worry about Customs or Immigration. They are rude and abusive to everyone, without fear or favour. They abused me on re-entry once because one of them had not stamped my passport when I left. Its obvious that it was my fault, knowing all their processes and procedures as everyone must do! But then I am of the don’t exist people. Male, white, English speaking and over 50. I just don’t rate anywhere.
Thank you for filling us in on your reasons for your feelings. Can’t comment from similar experiences in or entering Australia, perhaps because I am a white male from New Zealand.
Australian Customs does have a bad reputation for stereotyping and profiling. In their defense though, they have to deal with a lot of illegal immigration and fishy stories on a daily basis! I would recommend anyone visiting there to have clear documentation of their purpose for visiting, plenty of money on their person for the expenses of their trip, and a non-defensive attitude. Which is exactly what I need when I visit the UK, having been grilled on arrival many times.
Don Tom
” I am a white male from New Zealand.” and “and fishy stories on a daily basis! ” That sounds synonymous.
Thanks for telling us why they have a bad rep. Sorry to the rest who have to put up with it
@admin
There a shop in France who sells the 1,8/75 for 749,- Euro – since at least half a year. I got mine there in November 2012. Shipment to germany around 20 Euro in three days. So nothing really special…..
The irony is that I can’t benefit from my find as they wont deliver to Spain –
“…With regret, we are unable to offer delivery to any other country as we currently do not have an adequate delivery mechanism to service these destinations, although it is something that we will continue to review…”
Strange how other online sellers in UK, Holland, France, Sweden, Germany, USA, Hong Kong, and Korea have managed to deliver here with no problem – currently awaiting free courier delivery of lens from Hong Kong
Many UK on line sellers seem to find it to difficult to send outside UK. Many also won’t do VAT free though they can do. UK prices are often very attractive without VAT.
One who does ship OS exVAT is http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/ great service and prices, post rates good as well, but is reducing panasonic for fuji.
this is still a high price. i paid £535 at FOCUS show in Birmingham in march from Cameraworld of london
Harrisons Cameras, a very friendly shop in Sheffield, who do mail order and online orders too, will also match this price.
Wex are great as well though.
Just got mine at fotocolombo.it for €699 (italian warranty). It’s also available at €669 with European warranty! Go grab it.