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    Question Trip-Argentina-Cheap Lenses??????

    Hello everyone. Im going to be taking a trip to argentina later this month. I was thinking about purchasing a new lense before i go. But what i was wondering was can i get Nikon lenses for cheap there in argentina? our dollar is 1-3 there. So things are quite cheap. I would think that they would have camera lense's there but am not sure seeing how ive never left the u.s before. So Please if anyone has any experience in this department please help me out.


    Thanks alot.
    -Landon

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    Re: Trip-Argentina-Cheap Lenses??????

    Hello,

    I would bring a lens something to the liking of a 28-105 lens from Nikon that has good contrast but is still very light and small. You want to have the most options without having to change lenses. You don't want to bring attention to yourself in the city (Buenos Aires/Mendoza/Cordoba/Rosario) by changing lenses.

    As you mentioned, the dollar buys almost three pesos which makes it worthwhile to keep a lookout for American tourist. I've been there over five times and never had a problem, but I keep a low profile. I only bring out the expensive camera and lenses when I am shooting landscapes. http://www.lorencrannell.com/latin.html

    If you go to La Boca or San Telmo you can easily do it in one day. If you need it I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have on Argentina.

    Loren "aka Lorenzo del mar de Argentina" Crannell
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