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How much for a used Canon 200mm f/2.0L IS?

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criza:
How much does one have to pay for a used copy of this wonderful lens? Thank you.

bdunbar79:
Lowest I've seen is $5000-$5500.

Drizzt321:
Preferably less than you can get it new, especially new with rebates (when applicable). My random guess? Anything less than $4500 is probably a steal, around $5000-5300 is probably a normal price. I dunno though, I haven't searched for used copies much since I know it's still out of what I can afford right now as much as I'm drooling over it.

Mt Spokane Photography:
$5000-$5800 based on condition and how fast the seller wants to move it.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-200mm-Telephoto-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00132CJR6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341942676&sr=8-3&keywords=canon+200mm+f%2F2.0
Personally, I'd buy a new one.  One trip to canon for adjustment or repair, and you would add another $800 or more to what you paid.
 
The problem is, they are not readily available new, so that drives up used prices.  Just place a pre-order and wait.
Or, if you can drive to Canada, you might find one. Canon doesn't allow cross border online sales any more, but you might be able to buy by phone.
http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/lenses/slr-lenses/telephoto-lenses/canon-ef-200mm-f2l-usm
With the current exchange rate, its pretty much the same price.  It depends on what you get charged by your bank for converting currency.

criza:
Thanks guys. BTW, I am located in Switzerland, and the lens as well. And I could get it for 4500$! And yes, the lens is not available new here.
If I'd buy it, it would zero my bank account. But hey, it's an investment, isn't it? So no loss if I need the money, but maybe I would have to wait to have it sold.

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