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WestFalcon
25th of May 2005 (Wed), 23:22
I have a chance to buy a 200 mm F1.8 L in excellent to ex+ condition(keh standards). What do you think its worth? It has the suitcase and hood. I see mint ones pushing $4000 but this is not mint although a nice lens. I have tried some searches on this. What would you pay ? Later on, I'll tell you what he wants for the lens. thanks
JK
25th of May 2005 (Wed), 23:33
I have a chance to buy a 200 mm F1.8 L in excellent to ex+ condition(keh standards). What do you think its worth? It has the suitcase and hood. I see mint ones pushing $4000 but this is not mint although a nice lens. I have tried some searches on this. What would you pay ? Later on, I'll tell you what he wants for the lens. thanksIf you do a quick search on eBay for this lens, you'll see that in past auctions they have sold for between US$3600 and $4300. If you can get it cheaper, buy it!:D
Panza
25th of May 2005 (Wed), 23:35
Personally I think $4000 is plain stupid for that lens. But on the other hand, if you earn your living by taking pictures that is (almost) impossible to take without it then it might be worth it.
That is the only reason I can see to buy one as they are so expensive.
WestFalcon
26th of May 2005 (Thu), 06:09
FYI....The guy wants $3200 for it. I think he may take $3000.
JK
26th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:04
FYI....The guy wants $3200 for it. I think he may take $3000.If it's in good condition, I'd say grab it for 3000! Play with it and if you don't like it, sell it on eBay for 3800... :D
cmM
26th of May 2005 (Thu), 08:09
If it's in good condition, I'd say grab it for 3000! Play with it and if you don't like it, sell it on eBay for 3800... :D
exactly!
roanjohn
26th of May 2005 (Thu), 08:27
If it's in good condition, I'd say grab it for 3000! Play with it and if you don't like it, sell it on eBay for 3800... :D

This is the best advice in this forum.......:lol: :lol: :lol:

However I will top it............sell it for 4300!!!

Ro1