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What's the best deal you've ever gotten on a lens?
Axilrod:
I got a mint 14mm f/2.8L II for $1100 earlier today 8) I've wanted this lens forever, I rent it here and there, but couldn't justify the purchase with a 16-35mm II in my bag already. Saw the ad pop up on Craigslist, thought it had to be a Mark I, but sure enough it was a II. Not a scratch on the thing, box and everything included. Win!
Which made me wonder what kind of other random great deals people have gotten on photo equipment...
neuroanatomist:
Sweet deal! My personal policy is that I only buy lenses in excellent condition, and I won't pay more than 70% of current retail pricing for a used lens.
Some good deals I've gotten in the past:
* EF 200mm f/2.8L II for $450 (62% of retail at the time)
* EF 300mm f/4L IS for $725 (60% of retail at the time)
* MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro for $500 (50% of retail at the time)
All from Craigslist. I subsequently sold the 200/2.8 and 300/4 (after getting the 70-200 II and 100-400, respectively), and for a decent profit in both cases. I still have the MP-E 65mm.
briansquibb:
400 f/2.8 IS for $5000 in mint used condition
LuCoOc:
35mm f2.8 M42-mount for 5€
Mendolera:
I got the 100-400L for $950 still about 200 dollars cheaper then the cheapest used Ive come across it.
Lens had never been used and even came with original purchase receipt a few months before I bought..
I got my 24-105L in 9.5 condition for $825 which was a pretty good buy though im sure I could come close to that these days be a kit lens with the Mark II.
Both off of Craigslist...
Another seller has a MP-E 65 for $725 im highly considering
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