How much for a used Canon 200mm f/2.0L IS?
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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.
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$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.
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 $800 or more to what you paid.
The problem is, they are not readily available new, so that drives up used prices. Just place a pre-order and wait.
Or, if you can drive to Canada, you might find one. Canon doesn't allow cross border online sales any more, but you might be able to buy by phone.
http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/lenses/slr-lenses/telephoto-lenses/canon-ef-200mm-f2l-usm
With the current exchange rate, its pretty much the same price. It depends on what you get charged by your bank for converting currency.
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Thanks guys. BTW, I am located in Switzerland, and the lens as well. And I could get it for 4500$! 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.
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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Hardly a investment, and with the world economy in question, but looking poor, it might drop in value.criza said:
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Come on Mt Spokane, I think your view is too pessimistic. There was a nice article I can't find right now, which explained why lenses are a good investment, basically writing that lens prices increased over the last years.Mt Spokane Photography said:
But even if the value of this lens would drop in the future, I could resell it with a maximal loss of 10%. In this case I would accept this loss as the price I payed for owning and using it. Still disagree?
EDIT: And the lens is a newer one, not old at all..
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gary samples said:
B&H's next shipment is estimated for July 31. I've had mine on pre-order for awhile now and can't wait to get it.
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criza said:
$4500! thats incredible I wish i could find one that cheap
I've been looking for ages
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I don't know about it being an investment, but i doubt it'll go down in price. It's been released for a few years now and the price has settled down. Sure the economy is in the crapper but the rich still have money, and they still want fancy things. I wouldn't want to be in the boat selling game, but the mega yacht's are selling just fine.
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hawaiisunsetphoto said:
You'll probably have to go to another planet to find one that cheap, even used.
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I have seen them on Fred Miranda occasionally used for 4.5k U$D.
Does anyone know if the 5D3 AI Servo fix for this lens extends past the one year warranty period? Is it a service advisory like the light leak fix that can be done at any time regardless of warranty status?
Does anyone know if the 5D3 AI Servo fix for this lens extends past the one year warranty period? Is it a service advisory like the light leak fix that can be done at any time regardless of warranty status?
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