Donzo98 Posted October 7, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 7, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone know if the lens is available anywhere?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 7, 2018 Posted October 7, 2018 Hi Donzo98, Take a look here 16-35 availability in the USA??. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Bill W Posted October 7, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 7, 2018 Not likely it appears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted October 7, 2018 Not likely it appears. Yeah... crazy Thinking of buying one from HK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymc226 Posted October 8, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2018 Just leave your name with any of the Leica stores. I did when I visited the Los Angeles boutique in May and they called me about a month later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted October 8, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2018 The grey market price is continuously dropping, about 2% since September, in dicating there should be no supply issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted October 8, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 8, 2018 Anyone know if the lens is available anywhere?? I'd try Ken Hansen in NYC, very reputable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enbee Posted October 8, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I just got mine from Ken. I had requested it a while ago. I saw one available on adorama as well - you may want to check with them. Edited October 8, 2018 by Enbee Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted October 9, 2018 Two things... Ken Hansen and Adorama are both in NYC, and so am I. Not good.... already expensive enough without paying sales tax. Next... I wasn’t aware there was “grey market” with Leica. If I buy from HK, wouldn’t I have a full warranty? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted October 9, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2018 Two things... Ken Hansen and Adorama are both in NYC, and so am I. Not good.... already expensive enough without paying sales tax. Next... I wasn’t aware there was “grey market” with Leica. If I buy from HK, wouldn’t I have a full warranty? Have any friends in Jersey that Ken could ship to, as I think he may have one more. I ordered mine today and will have it tomorrow, and he rounded it off to $5400. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted October 9, 2018 Have any friends in Jersey that Ken could ship to, as I think he may have one more. I ordered mine today and will have it tomorrow, and he rounded it off to $5400. Hmmm... yeah I do actually. Good idea. Is that what you did?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted October 9, 2018 Share #11 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Nope, I'm in Mass, so no problem. I believe he said he had one left, but email first thing or call - (212) 879-3263. He did comment that they're hard to come by! Edited October 9, 2018 by wellfleet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted October 9, 2018 Nope, I'm in Mass, so no problem. I believe he said he had one left, but email first thing or call - (212) 879-3263. He did comment that they're hard to come by! I just sent him an Email Thanks for the idea... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted October 9, 2018 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2018 I just sent him an Email Thanks for the idea... Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted October 9, 2018 Share #14 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Donzo98 said: Next... I wasn’t aware there was “grey market” with Leica. If I buy from HK, wouldn’t I have a full warranty? I think so but you wouldn't save much. They are going for around 5k in HK but at least they are not hard to find. Edited October 9, 2018 by howiebrou Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted October 10, 2018 12 hours ago, howiebrou said: I think so but you wouldn't save much. They are going for around 5k in HK but at least they are not hard to find. Still on the fence.... big dough :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted October 11, 2018 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2018 You might contact the Leica Store in Bellevue. They seem to have one in stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 9, 2018 Share #17 Posted November 9, 2018 For those wanting a 16-35 there appears to be some stock in the US. I will have one shipped today and Leica Miami shows the lens to be "In Stock". FWIW Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkochheiser Posted November 9, 2018 Share #18 Posted November 9, 2018 I was just in contact with Ken this morning on another subject and he indicated that he had stock on the 16-35, 75 and 90. Kent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C in Az Posted November 10, 2018 Share #19 Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) On 10/8/2018 at 5:27 PM, Donzo98 said: Not good.... already expensive enough without paying sales tax. Next... I wasn’t aware there was “grey market” with Leica. If I buy from HK, wouldn’t I have a full warranty? You still get a 2 year international warranty. How is Leica USA going to deny warranty if you buy from a licensed dealer while on vacation in Europe or Asia? The global marketplace is much too large and diversified for a company to try to force consumers to buy local. Those policies from the last century aren't enforceable in today's market. The sellers on eBay are reputable and ALL transactions are guaranteed by eBay. It is interesting to note, that the only Leica dealers with 100% positive feedback are the ones in Hong Kong. Another point to consider is that your credit card company has buyer's protections that allow you to dispute and not have to pay for counterfeit products. Last, check your credit card benefits program, I have 2 cards that specifically double all written warranties up to 2 years. So the Leica 2 year warranty automatically becomes a 4 year warranty for me. Regarding the 16-35, they are available online for $500 less than any US dealer is currently advertising or quoting. Edited November 10, 2018 by Brian C in Az Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkinVan Posted November 14, 2018 Share #20 Posted November 14, 2018 In stock at B&H Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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