Buying lenses in Hong Kong

Mike73 · Dec 16, 2003

Travelling to Hong Kong in about two weeks time and would appreciate any advice on:

a) what to look out for (in particular) when purchasing lenses in HK (intl warranty, 'bad' stores/areas etc)

b) 'good' stores (price, service, reliability etc)

BTW, planning to purchase one of/or both of the following lenses:

24-70L
70-200L 2.8 IS

Many thanks in advance.

Mike

mr dazzler · Dec 17, 2003

Ok, here's where I shop in Hong Kong. Tin Cheung in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Photo Services in Yau Ma Tei, Man Shing/Wing Shing in Mongkok, Photo Scientific in Central (for film/darkroom stuff). All these are reputable and know their stuff. You can also try the chain electrical store like Fortress and Broadway if you prefer but they don't usually carry much in the way of lenses.

Generally speaking, avoid stores on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (except Tin Cheung, who are fine) as many are tourist rip-off stores (bait and switch etc.)

For warranties, check when you buy. I think all Canon lenses have an international warranty, but don't quote me on it.

Albert Kwan · Dec 17, 2003

As a photographer based at HK, what mr dazzler is generally right.

There are two types lenses selling,
1-) Canon/Nikon Hong Kong warranty lenses

2-) Imported lens, which carry generally 7 days warranty from the shop.I am not sure whether they carry international warranty or not.The prices of them are generally 10-20% cheaper than 1).

For 1), you should go to Man Shing/Wing Shing because they are reputable and the prices are lower. However, their customer services SUCKS. if you want better services, go to Kowloon Photo Services or Tin Cheung .

If you prefer 2), goto Tin Cheung , Kowloon Photo Services or Salon, NEW SANKYO CAMERA at Goldenmile Holiday Inn in Tsim Sha Tsui.

For the two lens specified, i own the IS one, Man Shing/Wing Shing are selling them at USD 1653.

For the 24-70L, Man Shing/Wing Shing are selling them at USD 1192.

Let me know if you want further information.

Geek
http://pbase.com/geek

YY · Dec 18, 2003

Albert,

Could you give me the address for Tin Cheung and Kowloon Photo Services please.

Thanks.

David

Albert Kwan said:
As a photographer based at HK, what mr dazzler is generally right.

There are two types lenses selling,
1-) Canon/Nikon Hong Kong warranty lenses
2-) Imported lens, which carry generally 7 days warranty from the
shop.I am not sure whether they carry international warranty or
not.The prices of them are generally 10-20% cheaper than 1).

For 1), you should go to Man Shing/Wing Shing because they are
reputable and the prices are lower. However, their customer
services SUCKS. if you want better services, go to Kowloon Photo
Services or Tin Cheung .

If you prefer 2), goto Tin Cheung , Kowloon Photo Services or
Salon, NEW SANKYO CAMERA at Goldenmile Holiday Inn in Tsim Sha Tsui.

For the two lens specified, i own the IS one, Man Shing/Wing Shing
are selling them at USD 1653.

For the 24-70L, Man Shing/Wing Shing are selling them at USD 1192.

Let me know if you want further information.

Geek
http://pbase.com/geek

Wilbert Chan · Dec 18, 2003

YY said:
Could you give me the address for Tin Cheung and Kowloon Photo
Services please.

Thanks.

David

Albert Kwan said:

As a photographer based at HK, what mr dazzler is generally right.

There are two types lenses selling,
1-) Canon/Nikon Hong Kong warranty lenses
2-) Imported lens, which carry generally 7 days warranty from the
shop.I am not sure whether they carry international warranty or
not.The prices of them are generally 10-20% cheaper than 1).

For 1), you should go to Man Shing/Wing Shing because they are
reputable and the prices are lower. However, their customer
services SUCKS. if you want better services, go to Kowloon Photo
Services or Tin Cheung .

If you prefer 2), goto Tin Cheung , Kowloon Photo Services or
Salon, NEW SANKYO CAMERA at Goldenmile Holiday Inn in Tsim Sha Tsui.

For the two lens specified, i own the IS one, Man Shing/Wing Shing
are selling them at USD 1653.

For the 24-70L, Man Shing/Wing Shing are selling them at USD 1192.

Let me know if you want further information.

Geek
http://pbase.com/geek

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G26-G28 Tung Ying Building
100 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Tel: (852) 2722 1265
Fax: (852) 2722 1043

Regards,
Wilbert Chan

KC63881 · Dec 18, 2003

Do the shops open on New Year's eve and New Year? I'll be visiting during the period and am trying to plan my itinery. Would appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

Albert Kwan said:
As a photographer based at HK, what mr dazzler is generally right.

There are two types lenses selling,
1-) Canon/Nikon Hong Kong warranty lenses
2-) Imported lens, which carry generally 7 days warranty from the
shop.I am not sure whether they carry international warranty or
not.The prices of them are generally 10-20% cheaper than 1).

For 1), you should go to Man Shing/Wing Shing because they are
reputable and the prices are lower. However, their customer
services SUCKS. if you want better services, go to Kowloon Photo
Services or Tin Cheung .

If you prefer 2), goto Tin Cheung , Kowloon Photo Services or
Salon, NEW SANKYO CAMERA at Goldenmile Holiday Inn in Tsim Sha Tsui.

For the two lens specified, i own the IS one, Man Shing/Wing Shing
are selling them at USD 1653.

For the 24-70L, Man Shing/Wing Shing are selling them at USD 1192.

Let me know if you want further information.

Geek
http://pbase.com/geek

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mr dazzler · Dec 18, 2003

I don't remember the name of the street offhand for Kowloon Photo but it's near Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei. You can check the exact address at http://www.yp.com.hk/

Tin Cheung sell Sigma as well as Canon but Kowloon Photo don't sell Sigma if that's relevant to you.

I agree the service is better in these two than Man Shing/Wing Shing.

mr dazzler · Dec 18, 2003

Sure, we never close here in HK! You can always call to double check when you get here, see the link in the post above for HK yellow pages.

Guillaume in Paris · Dec 19, 2003

on finding lenses with international warranty... I heard that lenses bought from the US "can" carry an international warranty... don't know about other countries. A poll thread here revealed very different findings, but mostly "no international warranty, only US". Too bad for me.
My flash -bought in France- had an international warranty, though.
I'd like to hear about your findings in HK!

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

YY · Dec 19, 2003

My kit lens purchased with the 300D has an international warranty.

My sigma 70-300 apo II has an international warranty all bought in Hong Kong.

I will buy the 50mm 1.8 this weekend and I ask if the other canon lenses have international warranty or not.

Guillaume in Paris said:
on finding lenses with international warranty... I heard that
lenses bought from the US "can" carry an international warranty...
don't know about other countries. A poll thread here revealed very
different findings, but mostly "no international warranty, only
US". Too bad for me.
My flash -bought in France- had an international warranty, though.
I'd like to hear about your findings in HK!

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

KC63881 · Dec 26, 2003

cos I'll be going next week but may not have much time to spend at the shops.

YY said:
My sigma 70-300 apo II has an international warranty all bought in
Hong Kong.

I will buy the 50mm 1.8 this weekend and I ask if the other canon
lenses have international warranty or not.

Guillaume in Paris said:

on finding lenses with international warranty... I heard that
lenses bought from the US "can" carry an international warranty...
don't know about other countries. A poll thread here revealed very
different findings, but mostly "no international warranty, only
US". Too bad for me.
My flash -bought in France- had an international warranty, though.
I'd like to hear about your findings in HK!

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

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YY · Dec 29, 2003

Couldn't find one in any of the shops. All sold out. One shop said maybe after new years.

Damn

KC said:
YY said:

My sigma 70-300 apo II has an international warranty all bought in
Hong Kong.

I will buy the 50mm 1.8 this weekend and I ask if the other canon
lenses have international warranty or not.

Guillaume in Paris said:

on finding lenses with international warranty... I heard that
lenses bought from the US "can" carry an international warranty...
don't know about other countries. A poll thread here revealed very
different findings, but mostly "no international warranty, only
US". Too bad for me.
My flash -bought in France- had an international warranty, though.
I'd like to hear about your findings in HK!

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

--
Check out some fashion shots I have taken:
http://mpenza.clubsnap.org/gallery/fashion

Guillaume in Paris · Dec 29, 2003

sold out? wow! so cheap, people must buy them in pairs!!

I'm still interested to know if lenses have international warranty in HK. What are the prices like? Can you recommend a good online shop?
thanks for your help
Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

boarder · Dec 30, 2003

Anybody has this info?

100-400 f4.5L IS
70-200 f4
75-300 IS

Thanks alot...

YY · Dec 30, 2003

Hi,

Bought mine at last for USD$79

Some shops were selling them at $90.

Anyhow, all canon and sigma lenses bought in HK that are NON GREY market ones all have International Warranty.

I have no idea about Grey Market ones.

Coz I live in HK, it's easier to goto a shop and pick one out rather than buying online so I have no idea about online sites in HK.

BTW, the return policy for buying things in HK is not the same as in the US. You can only return it (usually within 7 days) if there is something wrong with it.

Guillaume in Paris said:
sold out? wow! so cheap, people must buy them in pairs!!
I'm still interested to know if lenses have international warranty
in HK. What are the prices like? Can you recommend a good online
shop?
thanks for your help
Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

Guillaume in Paris · Jan 1, 2004

what's 7 days when you're in France, thousands of kilometers away from the shop

)
So the non grey lenses have an international warranty? for sure? cool...
Maybe you know of a good shop, that could have a website....

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

Albert Kwan · Jan 1, 2004

Due to cultural difference, hong kong people seldom buy online.

So most shops do not have websites

Jaq163069 · Jan 1, 2004

Hi Mike ,

remember reading a thread from a young lady about two months ago I will see if I have record of it.........Jaq

Mike73 said:
Travelling to Hong Kong in about two weeks time and would
appreciate any advice on:

a) what to look out for (in particular) when purchasing lenses in
HK (intl warranty, 'bad' stores/areas etc)

b) 'good' stores (price, service, reliability etc)

BTW, planning to purchase one of/or both of the following lenses:

24-70L
70-200L 2.8 IS

Many thanks in advance.

Mike

YY · Jan 1, 2004

You could try emailing or calling them to see if they will send it to you.

Tin Cheung Camera Company
Tung Ying Bldg Shopping Arc, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel:2722 1265 Fax:2722 1043
Website: http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

(NB: They have not updated their website)

Wing Shing Photo Supplies Co
57 Sai Yeung Choi St, Mong Kok
Tel:2396 6886 Fax:2395 2130

Guillaume in Paris said:
what's 7 days when you're in France, thousands of kilometers away
from the shop )
So the non grey lenses have an international warranty? for sure?
cool...
Maybe you know of a good shop, that could have a website....

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

Guillaume in Paris · Jan 2, 2004

Guillaume
http://www.at-sight.com
Sports & general event photography

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