RyanJ7

All above is correct.  But you typically have 30 day return period with the refurbs as well.  With the D800 you either have the LF issue or you don't.  And this can be easily checked.  With the...

Get a refurbished D800.  Just check for the Left focus issue within the return period.

Sad that those capital controls probably will happen here in a few years.  Oh well I keep stacking silver.

I  returned a brand spanking new D600 due to bad oil issues after only 100 shots.  I just put an order in for a D800 as its replacement.  I think the D800 is worth the money because it will have...

Thanks but I ordered during the rebate window and got $100 off.  If I cancel now and order at these other shops I loose the discount.  If I had a magic ball and knew back the the wait was so long,...

I like your photos.   Can you share what off camera lighting technique and equipment you are using?

Called Adorama again.  No indication that it will ship anytime soon.  At least another 2 weeks is all they could tell me.   And they have said that they have over 400 people waiting for this lens!!?

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG OS may be coming out soon. http://photorumors.com/2013/04/21/sigma-rumored-to-announce-135mm-f1-8-dg-os-art-lens/

I just bought a D600 (new stock) from a reputable online dealer two weeks ago serial no. 307xxxxx.   I had one oil spot after 10 actuations and 3 major sized oils spots after 100 actuations...

I am just now returning a brand spanking new D600 due to bad oil issues after only 100 shots.  I am going to pick up a D800 as its replacement.  I think the D800 is worth the money because it will...

Where did you get it?  They have been back-ordered forever

So now I am looking at possibly the Sigma 85mm 1.4.  Its a better lens anyway.

I just (4-26-13) got off the phone with Adorama, this lens will be backordered for at least 2 more weeks.  They can not give an estimated delivery date.  But Nikon typically notifies them 2 weeks...

We will soon need a sigma rumors website. They are beating Canon and Nikon on the lens innovation lately. And shaming the big 2 with their prices.

Have you looked at the Tokina 16-28mm.    Seems like a compromise and wont break the bank.

I am thinking of a similar set up.  But wouldn't a 28mm & 35mm be close enough to just pick one or the other?

Per Thom: ""The good news is that there's not a dud lens in the current Nikkor FX bunch. I'll happily use any of the zooms on the D600 body, whereas on my D800E I'd be skipping the variable...

Cost is not too much of a concern, but I am looking for value.  I am mostly going to use a wide for architecture shots in the city where I reside.  Also would use it for scene shots on vacations....

I was thinking of going with just an ultra wide prime like the Samyang 14mm f/2.8.  No experience with it but it gets some good reviews. Does anybody have some input on the pros and cons of an...

Oh so close... And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling kids.