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New York
1 review
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I just received my Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm lens from 42nd street photo and I've been absolutely satisfied with their service. Delivery time was as promised, a very competitive price was offered and all questions were promptly answered and dealt with. I Will be using them again without hesitation.

Date of experience: February 18, 2024
New York
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I liked my new Leica M 10 R and 50 mm Leica lens so much that I immediately bought this 35 mm lens as well. The lenses pair perfectly with the fabulous M10R. The f-stop and focus rings are smooth as silk. The images are terrific. I would do this again. 42ND photo is the best. Great customer service and knowledgeable professional personnel.

Date of experience: August 1, 2021
Michigan
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Although I've shopped around, I keep coming back to 42nd Street Photo. Have purchased from them since the '90s. These guys know all about cameras. It took awhile for me to decide upon my Canon camera and they were able to answer all of my questions. When my battery order was held up at the manufacturer, they were on it and followed up with me by phone several times until it was received. Always a positive experience.

Date of experience: August 4, 2016
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Service..
August 10, 2017

I have ordered from 42nd Street Photo many times and its always a pleasure to shop from this store. It has a wide range of products and at affordable prices. Also offers special deals, which always influence me to shop more.

Date of experience: August 10, 2017
Texas
1 review
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I was reluctant to order the lens from 42nd Street Photo, given the tight window for my purchase. I was leaving on our vacation within the week. I talked to their salesman and as promised the lens arrived in time for the travel. I liked the pleasant and friendly sales people that assisted me. It is a great place for service, quality of product and great pricing.

Date of experience: July 12, 2018
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Nikon D500
July 22, 2018

I am really happy with the experience of purchasing my new Nikon D500 camera from 42nd Street Photo. Customer service was very helpful and knowledgeable addressing my questions about this camera. I highly recommend them!

Date of experience: July 22, 2018
New York
1 review
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I went to 42nd Street Photo to buy a compatible quick release rifle plate for my Al AXMC Rifle. James is a very enthusiastic optics and electronics engineer. He suggested a Really Right Stuff with great joy. Nice, premium and professional finish. When I setup my rifle there with this base, I was very excited. This plate offers a perfect balance point for mounting the rifle directly to a ball mount. The other staff were very friendly as well as starting from the Lady at the info desk to the other sales associates. You can shop for all types of bases & mounts for modern weaponry. You can also find lots of cool riflescopes, sights and accessories at the store. I do recommend to shooters who use a tripod like me.

Date of experience: March 31, 2021
New York
1 review
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Nikon Z6 II with Nikkor z 50mm f/1.8
August 3, 2022

The camera is a game changer for wildlife photography, fast autofocus performance and shooting speed for fast moving deer. 42photo's online service responded to my questions. I bought this camera six months ago. My early tests with the z6 Ii for wildlife, sports and portraits, frame rate hits the sweet spot! Best purchase on 42nd Street photo so far. Excellent and as advertised!

Date of experience: August 2, 2022
California
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Just bought a new camera from 42nd St Photo and it was a great experience. They had the camera I wanted at a price that was below all others including Amazon. Also the service was excellent and they even called to verify something before shipping. I will use them again.

Date of experience: December 1, 2016
New York
1 review
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I just bought a three piece JVC HM250 camcorder with everything but the kitchen sink! Package came in around 17 days. 42 St Photo surprised me in providing both superb service and competitive prices. Great service with 42Photo. 100% merchantable quality and authenticity. They are helpful, quick delivery and a great warranty.

Date of experience: March 3, 2024
Virginia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Bait and switch
February 8, 2022

Based on BBB reviews and my own experience they list cameras on the site at hundreds lower, customers order the camera.

Then they email you and say you ordered the international version (nothing on the site suggests that) that doesn't have the same features and "won't work". You can upgrade to the domestic version for $300 ($100 higher than other stores).

This is what happened to me, I told them to cancel the order, he said there would be a 5% charge. I told him I would refute the charge.

In the end no charge was made at all - so they are just wasting time and trying to make money by scamming and lying to people without being flagged by banks etc.

Avoid the headaches and don't support these people.

Date of experience: February 8, 2022
Nebraska
1 review
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I've always had a great experience ordering from 42nd Street Photo, and my recent camera order was no exception! The price was right, and the camera arrived in just a couple of days. I'm confident I will order again whenever I need camera or other electronic equipment.

Date of experience: July 28, 2016
California
1 review
9 helpful votes
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42nd street has been around for a long time. Their prices are always lower than the competition. No New Jersey sales tax is charged. On high priced items this is a great savings. The delivery time is not as fast as B and H but the savings is worth the wait. Selection is not as extensive as others. The items for sale are always priced lower than other stores. Overall I would not hesitate to buy again.

Date of experience: February 19, 2018
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Been ordering online from 42photo.com for many years. Almost all of my photographic tools are purchased online from 42photo.com. The process is very quick, more competitive and makes a lot of sense. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🤩

Date of experience: April 21, 2024
Michigan
1 review
5 helpful votes
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BEWARE!
January 8, 2022

BEWARE! Sells gray market Canon products. Can not be registered for Canon warranty. If you buy online he will call you the next day and ask if you know that you are buying an international model. Of course you don't because nowhere on his website does it say that. Will offer you a US model for a couple hundred more dollars. If you are dumb enough to agree (smh) he still sends you the gray model that can't be registered with Canon. He throws in a useless extended warranty from a company that gets worse reviews than he does. He has a line of BS a mile long. I imagine he has been getting away with this for a long time. BEWARE!

Date of experience: January 8, 2022
New York
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Complete Satisfaction
October 11, 2018

My purchase was for a present for my granddaughter on the occasion of her 22nd birthday. She has since developed a successful photographic business, which even includes five scheduled photo shoots just this coming Sunday. The lens which I purchased from 42nd Street Photo was delivered with unexpected promptness, and the item has performed flawlessly since put into service. Should I have occasion to order any additional photographic equipment for myself or as gifts, 42nd Street Photo would be my first choice as vendor.,.

Date of experience: October 11, 2018
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love 42nd Street Photo
November 5, 2016

As a new hobby photographer I found 42nd Street staff to be very helpful in choosing a lens for my camera that was within my budget. The salesperson was very patient and answered all my questions. He walked me through the ins and outs of several lens. The lens arrived in my mail so quickly! I would recommend this shop for all your camera needs!
Thanks

Date of experience: November 4, 2016
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bought a long lens from 42nd Street Photo. Wonderful, helpful experience with the team there and bought the lens at a very competitive price. Will certainly consider using them for future camera needs.

Date of experience: October 16, 2018
Texas
1 review
12 helpful votes
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The price for the item I ordered was "too good to be true", so I called and checked. Turns out the price was for the gray market version, and although it would have been fine, I elected to change my order (after I had placed it) to the USA version. No problem at all doing this, and they were nice enough to take care of the additional credit card charge without any additional input from me. Very good service and prompt response to any questions that I had.

Date of experience: April 20, 2018
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Really pleased with the service provided, my order was delivered promptly, and was kept informed of the status of my order throughout. Thank you all for your service. I will continue to be a customer and definitely recommend you to others. Thanks again.

Date of experience: March 3, 2024

Overview

42nd Street Photo has a rating of 4.3 stars from 447 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with 42nd Street Photo most frequently mention 42nd street, customer service and best price. 42nd Street Photo ranks 2nd among Photography Equipment sites.

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