[giCe]

I Will be making a trip for a few days to Seattle and Portland. Interested in doing some lens shopping. Anyone have any recommendations for stores to check out in either city?

[mb_]

I went to Ritz when I bought my flash last year
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[gars]

Why don't you just order through B&H and get it shipped to a depot - pick it up on the way there or on the way back. Should be cheaper than buying it in a store.

[moky]

portland:
THE SHUTTERBUG
- they have multiple branches throughout portland and neighbouring cities. if you are looking for something in particular, call them ahead to make sure they have it in stock or so that they can have one from their other stores delivered to the store of your choice.
- pretty good selection and they always had good deals when you purchase more than 1 item

seattle:
- GLAZERS camera supply
- there are two stores across each other, one is the more pro/commercial shop, the other is more towards the consumers.

[gramser57]

I've driven down to Kenmore Camera (http://www.kenmorecamera.com) and bought some items, decent selection of used items.

[syee]

Why don't you just order through B&H and get it shipped to a depot - pick it up on the way there or on the way back. Should be cheaper than buying it in a store.

This. Lower price and sales tax free.

If you're unsure and want to test it out, then hit up a local store here and try it out or borrow one from a friend and try it out.

EDIT: If you are looking for something in WA, then take a look at the list here:
http://www.photographypros.com/equipment/washington.php

[giCe]

Thanks for all the input guys!