$1550 for a used 85L f1.2 II

[Dylan777]

I saw a post on CL - 85L f1.2 II selling for $1775.

Condition according to seller:
1. Like new in term of funtionality and cosmetic. ( I did saw the pictures from seller, the lens looks new)
2. No dust, B&W filter is included
3. Date code UA(2012)
4. Comes with everything box, foams, etc....original receipt from best buy. Warranty is just expired
5. Reason for selling: seller wants 50L. 85L is little to tight.

I spoke to seller over the phone and we agreed @ $1550 cash.

Question: Would you go for it if all conditions above are true?

Thanks guys...I'll inspect and test out this lens this weekend. I'll keep everyone updated. Hope everything will go smoothly.

Another question: How do you identify refurb lens?

 

[Random Orbits]

I saw a post on CL - 85L f1.2 II selling for $1775.

Condition according to seller:
1. Like new in term of funtionality and cosmetic. ( I did saw the pictures from seller, the lens looks new)
2. No dust, B&W filter is included
3. Date code UA(2012)
4. Comes with everything box, foams, etc....original receipt from best buy. Warranty is just expired
5. Reason for selling: seller wants 50L. 85L is little to tight.

I spoke to seller over the phone and we agreed @ $1550 cash.

Question: Would you go for it if all conditions above are true?

Thanks guys...I'll inspect and test out this lens this weekend. I'll keep everyone updated. Hope everything will go smoothly.

Another question: How do you identify refurb lens?

Not really a good way if the guy is clever, but refurbs come in a different box -- not the typical retail box that you are used to. The refurb box is mostly white and doesn't have the typical product markings on it (i.e. generic). You can also look for the warranty card -- new will be the 1 year that you're used to; refurbs have a piece of paper that detail the 90 days.

 

[Dylan777]

I saw a post on CL - 85L f1.2 II selling for $1775.

Condition according to seller:
1. Like new in term of funtionality and cosmetic. ( I did saw the pictures from seller, the lens looks new)
2. No dust, B&W filter is included
3. Date code UA(2012)
4. Comes with everything box, foams, etc....original receipt from best buy. Warranty is just expired
5. Reason for selling: seller wants 50L. 85L is little to tight.

I spoke to seller over the phone and we agreed @ $1550 cash.

Question: Would you go for it if all conditions above are true?

Thanks guys...I'll inspect and test out this lens this weekend. I'll keep everyone updated. Hope everything will go smoothly.

Another question: How do you identify refurb lens?

Not really a good way if the guy is clever, but refurbs come in a different box -- not the typical retail box that you are used to. The refurb box is mostly white and doesn't have the typical product markings on it (i.e. generic). You can also look for the warranty card -- new will be the 1 year that you're used to; refurbs have a piece of paper that detail the 90 days.

Thanks Random Orbits for GREAT info.

 

[jdramirez]

I saw a post on CL - 85L f1.2 II selling for $1775.

Condition according to seller:
1. Like new in term of funtionality and cosmetic. ( I did saw the pictures from seller, the lens looks new)
2. No dust, B&W filter is included
3. Date code UA(2012)
4. Comes with everything box, foams, etc....original receipt from best buy. Warranty is just expired
5. Reason for selling: seller wants 50L. 85L is little to tight.

I spoke to seller over the phone and we agreed @ $1550 cash.

Question: Would you go for it if all conditions above are true?

Thanks guys...I'll inspect and test out this lens this weekend. I'll keep everyone updated. Hope everything will go smoothly.

Another question: How do you identify refurb lens?

Canon says they put a little hole next to the serial number, but I think that is only for bodies. Every time I have bought a refurb lens, it comes in a white box with molded foam padding on the inside (and we are talking about 10 lenses give or take). So if he has the original retail box, it is likely it isn't a refurb.

 

[jdramirez]

Hey... one quick caveat. I sell stuff on Craig'slist all the time. And while I will occasionally set aside something for a customer, I prefer to sell at my price ASAP. I had a buyer who I chit chat with and he had a used 7D for $750 and he decided on it... and the following day someone made the seller and offer of $850 for the 7D (with 20K actuations) and he took the deal.

So if you really want it and that's a price you are comfortable with, then you might want to try and set something up for tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Dylan777]

Another question: How do you identify refurb lens?

Canon says they put a little hole next to the serial number, but I think that is only for bodies. Every time I have bought a refurb lens, it comes in a white box with molded foam padding on the inside (and we are talking about 10 lenses give or take). So if he has the original retail box, it is likely it isn't a refurb.

Thanks jdramirez

 

[CANONisOK]

I'd recommend going with the canon refurb if it is an option. I've lucked out and found what I considered to be great deals on L glass during their big promotions (20% off).

I just double checked my order confirmation for the 85L I purchased this past February. Including tax, I paid a total of $1523.47 for my 85L. It is the fifth refurb L lens I've bought from Canon (can't resist when they have a 20% discount).

Every one I've purchased has a very small oval groove cut on the face of the flange with red color inside the indentation. And very one of the lenses has functioned perfectly and never had so much as a scratch on the exterior or glass.

 

[jdramirez]

I'd recommend going with the canon refurb if it is an option. I've lucked out and found what I considered to be great deals on L glass during their big promotions (20% off).

I just double checked my order confirmation for the 85L I purchased this past February. Including tax, I paid a total of $1523.47 for my 85L. It is the fifth refurb L lens I've bought from Canon (can't resist when they have a 20% discount).

Every one I've purchased has a very small oval groove cut on the face of the flange with red color inside the indentation. And very one of the lenses has functioned perfectly and never had so much as a scratch on the exterior or glass.

Can you take a picture of that... evidently I don't know what a flange is.

 

[CANONisOK]

Can you take a picture of that... evidently I don't know what a flange is.

Let's see if this works. I'm out of town and don't have a computer but i will try to upload one from the ipad.

[Oh good, I see it went through. Attached pic is from 135L b/c I didn't bring 85L on trip. But groove is the same.]

 

[jdramirez]

I guess I never noticed that before. But my 100mm f/2.8L IS macro has a red dot just like that. Good to know.

 

[Dylan777]

Hey... one quick caveat. I sell stuff on Craig'slist all the time. And while I will occasionally set aside something for a customer, I prefer to sell at my price ASAP. I had a buyer who I chit chat with and he had a used 7D for $750 and he decided on it... and the following day someone made the seller and offer of $850 for the 7D (with 20K actuations) and he took the deal.

So if you really want it and that's a price you are comfortable with, then you might want to try and set something up for tomorrow afternoon.

Well...the add was posted on CL for more than 2 weeks now. We both couldn't meet until saturday morning.

 

[Dylan777]

Can you take a picture of that... evidently I don't know what a flange is.

Let's see if this works. I'm out of town and don't have a computer but i will try to upload one from the ipad.

[Oh good, I see it went through. Attached pic is from 135L b/c I didn't bring 85L on trip. But groove is the same.]

Thanks CANONisOK

 

[jdramirez]

So did you get shived? Have you heard the words, "Bring out the gimp." in the past 24 hours? Come on... inquiring minds want to know...

 

[Dylan777]

So did you get shived? Have you heard the words, "Bring out the gimp." in the past 24 hours? Come on... inquiring minds want to know...

Got it...I just want to thanks everyone for all the tips on how to identify refurb lens

1. Best Buy receipt is included
2. Serial number on the lens does match with the retial box and blank warranty card(looks just like regular card)
3. No red mark
4. Cosmetic looks just like new
5. It focus just like the copy I rented few weeks back. I didn't see focus shift from f1.2 t f2.8

One tiny problem, the lens has one tiny dust speck inside(rear end) . The seller didn't even see it until I pointed it out. He seems to be very honest though. Bottom line is I walked away with this 85L II for $1525(another $25 discounted due to a tiny dust speck).

Below is one of the pics I took inside starbuck @ f1.2. This is JPEG file, straight out from camera. no pp. Re-size only.

 

[Dylan777]

So did you get shived? Have you heard the words, "Bring out the gimp." in the past 24 hours? Come on... inquiring minds want to know...

Got it...I just want to thanks everyone for all the tips on how to identify refurb lens

1. Best Buy receipt is included
2. Serial number on the lens does match with the retial box and blank warranty card(looks just like regular card)
3. No red mark
4. Cosmetic looks just like new
5. It focus just like the copy I rented few weeks back. I didn't see focus shift from f1.2 t f2.8

One tiny problem, the lens has one tiny dust speck inside(rear end) . The seller didn't even see it until I pointed it out. He seems to be very honest though. Bottom line is I walked away with this 85L II for $1525(another $25 discounted due to a tiny dust speck).

Below is one of the pics I took inside starbuck @ f1.2. This is JPEG file, straight out from camera. no pp. Re-size only.

The 85L II seems to be sharper then my 135L.
* 1st photo is 85L @ f1.2
* 2nd photo is 135L @ f2
These are JPEG files, straight out from camera. no pp, only resize. With 85L, I took few steps forward to get 135mm view for comparison.

 

[Dylan777]

So did you get shived? Have you heard the words, "Bring out the gimp." in the past 24 hours? Come on... inquiring minds want to know...

Here are few more. JPEG, straight out camera, no PP. No time for PP raw yet. I'm going to sleep now. It's 12mid night in California.

http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/T3su9U5p/1/6099400

 

[jdramirez]

Very nice. That is a pretty bokeh... and I guess I will have to break it to the wife that I am not done with buying lenses... she'll be mad at you.

 

[Dylan777]

Very nice. That is a pretty bokeh... and I guess I will have to break it to the wife that I am not done with buying lenses... she'll be mad at you.

Go for it...I'll take a blame. ;D

For now, I'm good with lenses. I'm going to add another FF body some time this year. Not sure which model yet - 1D X, 5D III or just simple 6D to save money for L lenses.

The new 200-400 and 400mm f2.8 IS II are next on my dream list. I will have to pick one ....