Travelling to Canada with 80+ lenses

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by wehavenowaves!

you own over 80 lenses?????

80 lenses are currently with me in Vietnam, around 350 more sitting in my cabinets over in Canada

eddie1960 · 02-14-2011, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

80 lenses are currently with me in Vietnam, around 350 more sitting in my cabinets over in Canada

are you sure your name isn't rio rico

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by johnyeros

show us your work if you dont mind.

Here is my early compilation of the lenses that I have in Canada - I have acquired a lot more since then. Will take few snaps and upload the pictures of the lenses that I have here in VN later this week-end.

I actually have few pictures here on my FB page. See if you can access the link here.

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

are you sure your name isn't rio rico

Haha so I heard

eddie1960 · 02-14-2011, 08:31 AM

jeez you are well on teh way to 50 50's then you can stop buying that FL

135 135's get's a ;little tougher, not to mention how hard it would be to get 85 85's given the crazy prices on 85 lenses in general

eddie1960 · 02-14-2011, 08:33 AM

next time my wife goes on at me about buying to many lenses i'm going to show her that link

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

jeez you are well on teh way to 50 50's then you can stop buying that FL

135 135's get's a ;little tougher, not to mention how hard it would be to get 85 85's given the crazy prices on 85 lenses in general

I have a lot of the 50mm, 55mm and 135mm. I'm now focusing my "energy" on the 85mm and 100/105mm and you're right, those are really expensive and hard to find.

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

when I moved back to canada after 2 years abroad, all we did was to declare, when entering canada, the total value of goods to follow.

this was the entire household contents in a container.

You fill out the forms and put everything into the container. camera also went, packed in a 2 cubic foot box lined with foam rubber, with cut out holes for all the lenses,

there is no big issue. What you do need to do however, is fill out a form for the shipper, with all the contents, including serial numbers and values (for insurance purposes)

That is how I got started with an inventory of my household goods, I had to, to ship it.

Container from VN to Montreal, Canada takes about 30-45 days and I can't be separated with my lenses for that long

I'm thinking of taking my most expensive lenses with me inside my carry-on and the rest inside a dedicated check-in baggage. Luckily 98% of my lenses are prime so they won't take much space.

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

next time my wife goes on at me about buying to many lenses i'm going to show her that link

Hahah you owe me a beer every time you do that.

SylBer · 02-14-2011, 07:32 PM

I used to work as a custom officer for Canada Custom when I was a student. Since you left for such a long time, you should not have to pay duties and taxes on these goods. If I remember correctly, all items under 10 000 $ that you bought during your stay can be brought back tax free. On the other hand, for all previous posters who do not leave for such a long time, when you leave the country, you have to register your lens at the canadian custom. They will file a form on which they will list your lens (body, accessories and whetever you bring with you abroad), their description and their serial number. You must keep it with your equipement because it is the proof that these were bought in Canada and that taxes and duties were paid. Of course, laws might have changed since then and you should call Canada custom or go on their website to see what laws are now applicable. do take it for granted and then send me the bill when you come back if the rules have changed.

ducdao · 02-14-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by SylBer

I used to work as a custom officer for Canada Custom when I was a student. Since you left for such a long time, you should not have to pay duties and taxes on these goods. If I remember correctly, all items under 10 000 $ that you bought during your stay can be brought back tax free. On the other hand, for all previous posters who do not leave for such a long time, when you leave the country, you have to register your lens at the canadian custom. They will file a form on which they will list your lens (body, accessories and whetever you bring with you abroad), their description and their serial number. You must keep it with your equipement because it is the proof that these were bought in Canada and that taxes and duties were paid. Of course, laws might have changed since then and you should call Canada custom or go on their website to see what laws are now applicable. do take it for granted and then send me the bill when you come back if the rules have changed.

Thanks! This is reassuring.

ducdao · 02-18-2011, 09:46 PM

OK guys - got few minutes to take few snaps at my current lenses lot in VN.

I just had enough time to setup nicely for the Pentax/Takumar lenses. The remaining are all over the place as you can see in the second image

1)

2)

theperception2008 · 02-19-2011, 07:00 AM

How is lens purchasing in Vietnam? I will be visiting Saigon in August and was wondering if prices are about average, or are they higher than they are in the States and Canada? Also where would one need to go to find Pentax lenses in Vietnem? Thank you for your assistance and time!

**dadipentak** · 02-19-2011, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by wehavenowaves!

you own over 80 lenses?????

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. Will Canada let him in? Is it a national policy to provide refuge to the LBA-afflicted?

RonHendriks1966 · 02-19-2011, 07:16 AM

crazy person, hope the balans of the planet won't shift when you move all this gear to Canada.

02-14-2011, 08:20 AM	#18
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnyeros show us your work if you dont mind. Here is my early compilation of the lenses that I have in Canada - I have acquired a lot more since then. Will take few snaps and upload the pictures of the lenses that I have here in VN later this week-end. I actually have few pictures here on my FB page. See if you can access the link here. Last edited by ducdao; 02-14-2011 at 08:34 AM.

02-18-2011, 09:46 PM	#27
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	OK guys - got few minutes to take few snaps at my current lenses lot in VN. I just had enough time to setup nicely for the Pentax/Takumar lenses. The remaining are all over the place as you can see in the second image 1) 2) Last edited by ducdao; 02-18-2011 at 09:54 PM.

02-19-2011, 07:00 AM	#28
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	How is lens purchasing in Vietnam? I will be visiting Saigon in August and was wondering if prices are about average, or are they higher than they are in the States and Canada? Also where would one need to go to find Pentax lenses in Vietnem? Thank you for your assistance and time! Last edited by theperception2008; 02-19-2011 at 07:01 AM. Reason: Did not complete my comment...

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02-14-2011, 08:14 AM	#16
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by wehavenowaves! you own over 80 lenses????? 80 lenses are currently with me in Vietnam, around 350 more sitting in my cabinets over in Canada

02-14-2011, 08:15 AM	#17
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ducdao 80 lenses are currently with me in Vietnam, around 350 more sitting in my cabinets over in Canada are you sure your name isn't rio rico

02-14-2011, 08:23 AM	#19
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 are you sure your name isn't rio rico Haha so I heard

02-14-2011, 08:31 AM	#20
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	jeez you are well on teh way to 50 50's then you can stop buying that FL 135 135's get's a ;little tougher, not to mention how hard it would be to get 85 85's given the crazy prices on 85 lenses in general

02-14-2011, 08:33 AM	#21
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	next time my wife goes on at me about buying to many lenses i'm going to show her that link

02-14-2011, 08:36 AM	#22
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 jeez you are well on teh way to 50 50's then you can stop buying that FL 135 135's get's a ;little tougher, not to mention how hard it would be to get 85 85's given the crazy prices on 85 lenses in general I have a lot of the 50mm, 55mm and 135mm. I'm now focusing my "energy" on the 85mm and 100/105mm and you're right, those are really expensive and hard to find.

02-14-2011, 08:45 AM	#23
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge when I moved back to canada after 2 years abroad, all we did was to declare, when entering canada, the total value of goods to follow. this was the entire household contents in a container. You fill out the forms and put everything into the container. camera also went, packed in a 2 cubic foot box lined with foam rubber, with cut out holes for all the lenses, there is no big issue. What you do need to do however, is fill out a form for the shipper, with all the contents, including serial numbers and values (for insurance purposes) That is how I got started with an inventory of my household goods, I had to, to ship it. Container from VN to Montreal, Canada takes about 30-45 days and I can't be separated with my lenses for that long I'm thinking of taking my most expensive lenses with me inside my carry-on and the rest inside a dedicated check-in baggage. Luckily 98% of my lenses are prime so they won't take much space.

02-14-2011, 08:46 AM	#24
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 next time my wife goes on at me about buying to many lenses i'm going to show her that link Hahah you owe me a beer every time you do that.

02-14-2011, 07:32 PM	#25
SylBer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Quebec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	I used to work as a custom officer for Canada Custom when I was a student. Since you left for such a long time, you should not have to pay duties and taxes on these goods. If I remember correctly, all items under 10 000 $ that you bought during your stay can be brought back tax free. On the other hand, for all previous posters who do not leave for such a long time, when you leave the country, you have to register your lens at the canadian custom. They will file a form on which they will list your lens (body, accessories and whetever you bring with you abroad), their description and their serial number. You must keep it with your equipement because it is the proof that these were bought in Canada and that taxes and duties were paid. Of course, laws might have changed since then and you should call Canada custom or go on their website to see what laws are now applicable. do take it for granted and then send me the bill when you come back if the rules have changed.

02-14-2011, 09:26 PM	#26
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by SylBer I used to work as a custom officer for Canada Custom when I was a student. Since you left for such a long time, you should not have to pay duties and taxes on these goods. If I remember correctly, all items under 10 000 $ that you bought during your stay can be brought back tax free. On the other hand, for all previous posters who do not leave for such a long time, when you leave the country, you have to register your lens at the canadian custom. They will file a form on which they will list your lens (body, accessories and whetever you bring with you abroad), their description and their serial number. You must keep it with your equipement because it is the proof that these were bought in Canada and that taxes and duties were paid. Of course, laws might have changed since then and you should call Canada custom or go on their website to see what laws are now applicable. do take it for granted and then send me the bill when you come back if the rules have changed. Thanks! This is reassuring.

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02-19-2011, 07:10 AM	#29
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by wehavenowaves! you own over 80 lenses????? Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. Will Canada let him in? Is it a national policy to provide refuge to the LBA-afflicted?

02-19-2011, 07:16 AM	#30
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	crazy person, hope the balans of the planet won't shift when you move all this gear to Canada.