new lens advice

[CarlTN]

What city are you in? Why on earth would anyone buy something used at a higher price than new? I kind of doubt your claim...unless of course the price you paid new, was some kind of inside deal that was lower than the average street price.

Seattle area. I always scout for good deals, and I landed really nice one on the Tokina, few years of shooting and sold it for more. During the time they had come out with the Mark II, which increased the street price slightly, so that also helped me. Same with the 135L, I waited some time until found good deal for used, then sold it after couple years. Most of the time I don't have rush to sell stuff, so I can keep the asking price firm. Good lenses keep their value.

Why the heck would you ever want to sell the 135L??

There was crazy good offer on the 70-200 IS II, and when I told my wife about that, she just stared at me. I think my and her definition of the "crazy" were different on that point. The deal was until midnight, my parents were over and we had few drinks over dinner, and few afterwards. I think it was somewhere after 6+ beers that I sneaked on my PC, took out my credit card and ordered the lens.

The next morning hangover, I had to confess the purchase. I think the options were to sleep on the couch with the 135L, or sell it and get back the bed-permit.

So I was happy and willing to sell my 135L.

Hazards of online shops. I love this story, the best about it is that you actually admit to it ;D

Checked your FB, nice shots.
J

I suppose I can understand that. I am not burdened with having to answer to a better half. I'm just burdened with ruining my life all on my own right now...it's a shame I'm not getting paid to do that...hahaha.

I think I responded to the wrong post...sorry...hopefully ya'll will figure it out. My eyes are going crossed looking at this forum, haha.

 

[CarlTN]

What city are you in? Why on earth would anyone buy something used at a higher price than new? I kind of doubt your claim...unless of course the price you paid new, was some kind of inside deal that was lower than the average street price.

I'm slightly above break even on buying and selling used lenses and camera bodies. I've also sold two kit lenses for a nice "profit" over incremental price paid for a kit. I sold on eBay until their fees got too high, now use Craigs List almost exclusively. We live in a small town, but only an hour or two from several large midwestern US cities. As Neuro pointed out, the key is not being in a hurry to sell and waiting until you get your price.

Well, I wasn't in a hurry for selling the telescope, obviously...it took 3 years and I still had to let it go under the price I wanted. Obviously it was not in demand, etc. I should have just paid the $15 and put it on astromart, I guess.

I don't have the time or desire to spend to try to buy low and sell high, on used camera items, lenses, etc. I would rather flush all my money down the stock market toilet...it takes less time, and is more fun if I ever do make a profit.

Anyway, these are some fine Fujinon 12x60 HB roof prism binoculars I'm trying to sell, originally retailed for ~$800. They're made in Japan. I got them new from Eagle Optics for $299 a year ago, and am willing to take a slight loss on that. If you know anyone who likes binoculars, please send them my way.

Basically I went nuts in 2012, and spent too much on 3 pairs of binoculars (didn't buy any camera stuff that year). These are the pair I use the least often, but they work fantastically...have a nice wide apparent FOV, excellent in low light...a bit heavy but easily hand-holdable for a while...very steady view, good balance...come with carrying case and solid cast aluminum tripod mount, which I've used on a monopod lately. Handholding, I can easily follow nearby ducks in flight as they passed low overhead, etc.

 

[tpatana]

Hazards of online shops. I love this story, the best about it is that you actually admit to it ;D

My father taught me to never do something I'm too ashamed to admit. Given things I've done, I guess I have no shame :-\

Checked your FB, nice shots.
J

Thanks. I'm still quite newbie with photos, especially on post processing. But the local girls are so good with posing that it's easy for me to just keep shooting and get good pictures.

 

[yablonsky]

get the 17-40 for landscapes. The wide angle is crazy on FF. Very nice.