Importing Dslr Camera Lenses (any Idea What The Tax/duty Etc Costs?)

NRX · April 8, 2015

Price $ 159.00 Duty $ 14.82 Shipping $ 6.91 Kapruka fee $ 7.95

Total: $ 188.68 ( Rs. 25,123 )

I think you can pay a part of the amount and pay the rest when the item is delivered. I was thinking of paying it online though.

Edited April 9, 2015 by NRX

Pericles · April 8, 2015

Just check with CameraLK for their quote first.

kmeeg · April 8, 2015

On 4/8/2015 at 4:04 PM, Pericles said:
Just check with CameraLK for their quote first.

Pericles,

What would you suggest? Is it good to buy regular lenses like Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens or to wait for some to collect some money until you could afford L grade lenses? like Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens? The quality will be far better right?

KMeeg.

NPP · April 8, 2015

check this seller dzone2 on ebay. I bought my DSLR few years ago for a good price delivered through DHL (free) within 3 days. Last known - they do this free delivery for purchases above $200.

NRX · April 9, 2015

On 4/8/2015 at 4:04 PM, Pericles said:
Just check with CameraLK for their quote first.

Staggering 43K

NRX · April 9, 2015

On 4/8/2015 at 5:22 PM, NPP said:
check this seller dzone2 on ebay. I bought my DSLR few years ago for a good price delivered through DHL (free) within 3 days. Last known - they do this free delivery for purchases above $200.

I've heard that they are good too. Buggers were away for easter

Pericles · April 10, 2015

On 4/8/2015 at 5:05 PM, kmeeg said:
Pericles,
What would you suggest? Is it good to buy regular lenses like Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens or to wait for some to collect some money until you could afford L grade lenses? like Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens? The quality will be far better right?

KMeeg.

Use case-

Like I said, I had a 55-250. Loved it. No complaints on quality or anything. Switched it only coz I needed to get something faster the 2.8. Even then, I miss the range.

Anyway, the f4 IS in not on my recommended list. If you wanna be price conscious, the f4, Else the 2.8 non IS. No reason to waste money on a f4 IS.

55-250 pics -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/preveen/sets/72157618774911003/

The caption is self explanatory.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=68921870801&set=a.68918485801.95157.544735801&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-sin.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xaf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10398503_68921870801_923892_n.jpg%3Foh%3D4f24be9130e3f0c81b0c2801b4fc1262%26oe%3D55E1B113&size=604%2C402

Fun. BUT

https://www.flickr.com/photos/preveen/sets/72157618856735954/

kmeeg · April 10, 2015

On 4/10/2015 at 3:13 PM, Pericles said:
Use case-
Like I said, I had a 55-250. Loved it. No complaints on quality or anything. Switched it only coz I needed to get something faster the 2.8. Even then, I miss the range.

Anyway, the f4 IS in not on my recommended list. If you wanna be price conscious, the f4, Else the 2.8 non IS. No reason to waste money on a f4 IS.

55-250 pics -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/preveen/sets/72157618774911003/

That is one awesome set of pics with the 55-250..

And about the 2.8 lenses, Yes its really worth the money. Even an beginner like me has no problems focusing for fast moving objects. Focus motor is damn fast...

Pericles · April 10, 2015

On 4/10/2015 at 4:55 PM, kmeeg said:
That is one awesome set of pics with the 55-250..
And about the 2.8 lenses, Yes its really worth the money. Even an beginner like me has no problems focusing for fast moving objects. Focus motor is damn fast...

When I uploaded those, most monitors were 1024x768 and net was pretty slow, it looks like a thumbnail on new monitors So sorry about the tiny pics, but it was the requirement of the time.

Kavvz · April 10, 2015

Pericles said:

Use case-

Like I said, I had a 55-250. Loved it. No complaints on quality or anything. Switched it only coz I needed to get something faster the 2.8. Even then, I miss the range. ....

Okay, you've gotten me confused now. The 55-250 is: f/4-5.6 not f/2.8 right? So you're saying you switched from that to something faster like the 24-70mm f/2.8?

Edited April 10, 2015 by Kavvz

kmeeg · April 10, 2015

On 4/10/2015 at 6:02 PM, Kavvz said:
Okay, you've gotten me confused now. The 55-250 is: f/4-5.6 not f/2.8 right? So you're saying you switched from that to something faster like the 24-70mm f/2.8?

If you could buy 24-70mm f/2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 you won't regret well worth the money. Rocket fast focusing and very sharp.

Also better to buy a lens protector filter. I already got 1 lens scratched.. (luckily it was not a 2.8 lens). Suggest to get a good one like Hoya HD ones.

Kavvz · April 10, 2015

kmeeg said:

If you could buy 24-70mm f/2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 you won't regret well worth the money. Rocket fast focusing and very sharp.

Also better to buy a lens protector filter. I already got 1 lens scratched.. (luckily it was not a 2.8 lens). Suggest to get a good one like Hoya HD ones.

Yeap, I've had both for a while now which is why I'm confused by Peri's comment above...

(Unlike Pericles, I don't find the 24-70mm f/2.8 that useful (for the kind of pictures I take). I bought it when I was a novice and a bit of brand whore / show off as Pericles mentioned in the other thread. But the 70-200mm f/2.8 is worth its weight in gold, and is the reason why most of my family think I'm a good photographer, where as I'm very much the amateur...)

Edited April 16, 2015 by Kavvz

Pericles · April 11, 2015

On 4/10/2015 at 6:02 PM, Kavvz said:
Okay, you've gotten me confused now. The 55-250 is: f/4-5.6 not f/2.8 right? So you're saying you switched from that to something faster like the 24-70mm f/2.8?

No, I had a 55-250. I sold that and moved to a 70-200 2.8

My wide was a 15-85. When that broke I picked up a 16-35 2.8 and thats in the repair shed so now I have a 24-70 f4. When my 16-35 comes back I have low light, the 24-70 give mid range GP and the 70-200... well

Kavvz · April 11, 2015

On 4/11/2015 at 2:47 PM, Pericles said:
No, I had a 55-250. I sold that and moved to a 70-200 2.8
My wide was a 15-85. When that broke I picked up a 16-35 2.8 and thats in the repair shed so now I have a 24-70 f4. When my 16-35 comes back I have low light, the 24-70 give mid range GP and the 70-200... well

Ah I see. So many toys Pericles! Good thing you make money off your hobby!!

Edited April 11, 2015 by Kavvz

Pericles · April 12, 2015

On 4/11/2015 at 5:07 PM, Kavvz said:
Ah I see. So many toys Pericles! Good thing you make money off your hobby!!

Its the job now, not the hobby

NRX · May 14, 2015

On 4/8/2015 at 12:11 PM, NRX said:

Price $ 159.00 Duty $ 14.82 Shipping $ 6.91 Kapruka fee $ 7.95

Total: $ 188.68 ( Rs. 25,123 )

I think you can pay a part of the amount and pay the rest when the item is delivered. I was thinking of paying it online though.

Guys. Received the item safe and sound exactly after one month from ordering. Had my fair share of daily calls to local Kapruka office + cursing

Even 6 days after delivering the item, they call me and ask " Sir canon lens ekak order karala thiyenawa neda, ada deliver karannada ?"

Edited May 14, 2015 by NRX

H.C · May 14, 2015

On 5/14/2015 at 2:52 AM, NRX said:

Guys. Received the item safe and sound exactly after one month from ordering. Had my fair share of daily calls to local Kapruka office + cursing

Even 6 days after delivering the item, they call me and ask " Sir canon lens ekak order karala thiyenawa neda, ada deliver karannada ?"

What's the tax percentage when clearing?. I think this lense is now 28k at cameralk.

Pericles · May 14, 2015

On 5/14/2015 at 6:10 PM, H.C said:
What's the tax percentage when clearing?. I think this lense is now 28k at cameralk.

Not a permanent offer.

NRX · May 15, 2015

On 5/14/2015 at 6:10 PM, H.C said:
What's the tax percentage when clearing?. I think this lense is now 28k at cameralk.

Price $ 159.00 Duty $ 14.82 Shipping $ 6.91 Kapruka fee $ 7.95

Total: $ 188.68 ( Rs. 25,123 )

Yup, saw that, if they had this offer one month ago I would have bought it from them.. BTW it's 29.5 not 28K

Seeker LK · May 15, 2015

On 5/14/2015 at 2:52 AM, NRX said:
Guys. Received the item safe and sound exactly after one month from ordering. Had my fair share of daily calls to local Kapruka office + cursing
Even 6 days after delivering the item, they call me and ask " Sir canon lens ekak order karala thiyenawa neda, ada deliver karannada ?"

It's a common scene for them. I bought a Yeti Mic vai them from US had to wait 2 months. You are luck to get it in one month mate.

Saturn · May 17, 2015

Sorry about that. Some things get delayed due to various reasons like vendor shipping delays, clearance delays etc.

Source: I'm working with them these days.

On 5/15/2015 at 5:32 AM, Seeker LK said:
It's a common scene for them. I bought a Yeti Mic vai them from US had to wait 2 months. You are luck to get it in one month mate.

NRX · May 18, 2015

On 5/17/2015 at 7:35 PM, Saturn said:
Sorry about that. Some things get delayed due to various reasons like vendor shipping delays, clearance delays etc. Source: I'm working with them these days.

If you are dealing with them now, you should know not to trust a single word they say

Supra_Natural · May 18, 2015

On 5/17/2015 at 7:35 PM, Saturn said:
Sorry about that. Some things get delayed due to various reasons like vendor shipping delays, clearance delays etc. Source: I'm working with them these days.

On 5/18/2015 at 2:59 AM, NRX said:
If you are dealing with them now, you should know not to trust a single word they say

Aggravation seems to be part of the package with the K*pr*k* operation, Ordered a fuji instax camera and film off amazon through them some time ago as two separate orders placed within a minute of each other, the film arrived in just under two weeks the camera was MIA for nearly two month s and I heard every excuse including that it had been sent back to the US by mistake "because it had been misidentified as a dangerous item sir" and "we seem to have misplaced the item sir". I had basically given up on it altogether and was about to demand a refund when it finally turned up.

It appears that their tracking system for orders is totally non-functional.

NRX · May 18, 2015

On 5/17/2015 at 7:35 PM, Saturn said:
Sorry about that. Some things get delayed due to various reasons like vendor shipping delays, clearance delays etc. Source: I'm working with them these days.

I guess you are employed at K'ruka ? Sorry about the bashing

On 5/18/2015 at 5:15 AM, Supra_Natural said:
Aggravation seems to be part of the package with the K*pr*k* operation, Ordered a fuji instax camera and film off amazon through them some time ago as two separate orders placed within a minute of each other, the film arrived in just under two weeks the camera was MIA for nearly two month s and I heard every excuse including that it had been sent back to the US by mistake "because it had been misidentified as a dangerous item sir" and "we seem to have misplaced the item sir". I had basically given up on it altogether and was about to demand a refund when it finally turned up.
It appears that their tracking system for orders is totally non-functional.

tracking system is pure junk. Once they updated it after blasting them with a call to US office and an email. It's forgivable when the item is outside SL. But even after delivering the item to me it still says "Ready for Pickup/Delivery" WTF!

Edited May 18, 2015 by NRX

Hoonigan · May 18, 2015

Kapruka operation can't find their own ass with both hands!

Usually it's easier to find a different vendor who will ship to SL direct or to use a reshipping service like Aramax shop n ship than dealing with Kapruka.