I am about to make a purchase and I have heard that some places are less expensive. I was hoping some one might know of a reputable dealer that is selling at a good price. Also...where can I pick up a 14x manual lens these days? Mine was stolen and now they are hard to find.

Chris,
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Whenever you chase only the lowest price you are always asking for trouble, as there are hundreds of shady dealers out there.

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