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Mthorpe_Davies
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 14:58
Well if anyone is interested there is a Canon EF 200 F1.8 for sale on Trademe (like ebay) it's up to 3620 NZD which is about 2500 USD, it within 15% of the reserve so would be an absolute bargin for anyone in the US or UK to pick it up.

Here's the link

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Photography/Lenses/auction-22580336.htm
IanD
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 15:19
Must....................not....................... .....click........................on........the... .........bid
button...............must ..................not.
:):):)
Mthorpe_Davies
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 15:49
Go on you know you want too and it's bloody cheap.
Mthorpe_Davies
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 22:40
Isn't this amazing I would have thought this lens being what it is and the price would have people running for their credit cards. I'm happy to help anyone purchase it if you are interested.
Wazza
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 01:24
Even adding a 2x converter on that, stopping it down a wee bit, it would still be a fast lens!
Too bad I've paid for a holiday to Oz (leaving in a few hours).
MDJAK
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 06:00
But does it have IS?

That sure is one huge chunk of glass. Just the ticket for the indoor high school sports I shoot.
Patrick 10D
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 06:17
Wow!

1.00 NZD New Zealand Dollars = 0.553183 EUR Euros

That would be cheap. I wonder what it will cost come Monday!
Huckaback Photo
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 08:34
Hey Guys

Just had a look at the feedback on this seller. 2 buys ... and 1 buy that was not completed... and no previous sales. 6 unanswered questions.

At this sort of price range even sounding as cheap as it is .
my thought would be proceed with caution.

Martin
HKFEVER
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 08:47
If the price is right, for this item, I will fly over there to pick it up.
pcasciola
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 09:12
If the price is right, for this item, I will fly over there to pick it up.Yep, that's the best way to proceed in this case. Sounds like it might end up being a great deal for someone local who can pick it up and pay the guy in person.
HKFEVER
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 09:15
2 days ago there has another 200 f1.8. And the seller is OK for pick it up personally, But the final price is too high than I rather pay for a new 300 f/2.8.
Mthorpe_Davies
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 11:23
If anyone is interested I know where you can get a brand new 200 f1.8.
pcasciola
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 11:25
That's like asking if I am interested in any of CharlesU's pictures. ;)

Is it in the U.S.?
PhotosGuy
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 12:22
It's up to $3,650
pcasciola
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 12:27
Wow, that was quick. I have a couple of bids in right now on other lenses that seem too good to be true, and both are from high rated sellers. They both end soon and both are 1/2 to 1/3rd of what I would expect. They will probably shoot up in the last hour as usual.
BearSummer
19th of February 2005 (Sat), 16:09
If anyone is interested I know where you can get a brand new 200 f1.8.


Ok, I'll bite, where can you get a new one

BearSummer

(as with heads, one is good, two is better)
Mthorpe_Davies
20th of February 2005 (Sun), 22:30
Ok here you go it's even on special, buying it from overseas you will save GST. Here's the link

http://www.etown.co.nz/detail.asp?item=657

These guy's are reliable, I have bought a number of items off them in the past.