Did my Lens just Become more Valuable?

MDJAK · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Last week, as most of you know, I purchased the 85mm F1.2L at B&H. They had the new one on display to try, and try I did, and didn't notice much, if any, difference in focus speed, though according to Canon the new one is 1.8 times faster.

Well, not having it in stock left me no choice (as I wasn't about to wait) but to get the original 85, we'll call it Mark I.

Having visited B&H's website during the week, I saw they have the new 85mm F1.2 II in stock, and the original was out of stock.

Today, I can't find the original on their website at all. Has the monetary value of mine increased or decreased?

Should I trade it in tomorrow for the newer one?

mark

CorruptedPhotographer · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Why? Are you happy with the lens? Its not an investment, its a tool/toy. Buyin stock is an investment. You buy lenses to use/play.

MDJAK · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Well, haven't had it long enough to know it's potential. I realize it's not an investment, per se, like stock. However, these are not trivial or cheap items and whether or not they maintain their value has been discussed here many times. In fact, a lot of people seem to be able to sell their L lenses for close to what they originally paid.

As an example, a friend of mine has a Corvette, 15 or so years old, mint condition, low mileage. Once they came out with the new body style, any resale value his had went right down the tubes.

Another example: I'm interested in trading my car for the Acura MDX. Salesman tells me to wait, at the new 2007 which will be out in a few months or less is completely redesigned.

So, do I get the new one? I read the specs and besides the 1.8 times faster focus, seems to have new coatings on it to reduce flare, etc. May be advertizing hype, don't know.

mark

CorruptedPhotographer · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Again Mark, play with the lens. If you are satisfied,then keep it,if not switch it.

Samiad · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

I did like the comment "as most of you know, I purchased the 85mm F1.2L at B&H.".

I didn't know

CyberDyneSystems · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

It's only worth about $750.00 now... and still dropping in value quickly!

Sell it to me NOW before you lose even more

OceanView · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

If you are considering selling, I will take it off your hands at the going used market price.
PM me.

Lord_Malone · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

I'm perfectly happy with my Mark I.

chancellor · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDyneSystems

It's only worth about $750.00 now... and still dropping in value quickly!

Sell it to me NOW before you lose even more

MDJAK, don't believe CDS. It's a lot more than that. I would say $825, perhaps even $850. Sell it to me not that person who's trying to cheat you out of $100.

PS CDS, keep it cool and you have a $50 out of this deal.

S Taylor · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

If you use it and are happy with the results, then why worry? I love my 85, and I don't even have the old 1.2.

Perhaps we should trade, to see if you like the 1.8 better.

nadtz · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

i've been kind of hunting around as the 35L and 85L are on my dream list, most of the comparisons i've seen have been along the lines of http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

dunno if that helps but there ya go.

Ronald S. Jr. · 6th of May 2006 (Sat)

Isn't the Mark I like 1500, retail? I've seen them selling for like a grand, and it's got me wondering. It's about the last lens on my list, but still.

peterdoomen · 7th of May 2006 (Sun)

Now I understand the "rat" comment at
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=166970

I hesitated to buy the mk II because €450 is a lot of money... could have bought this new Tamron (17-50 f/2.8) for it, probably. I think the "resale price" consideration was what did it for me. Usually, these L's keep their value extremely well, but in this case, I'm not so sure.

Not that I think of selling it, but you never know. Maybe you don't like the focal length, or you find it's too heavy. Or you begin to develop an interest in, say, macro photography... Or you simply need the money.

P.

Double Negative · 7th of May 2006 (Sun)

Considering that the Mark II isn't *that* much better than the Mark I - and considerably more expensive... I'd say you got the better deal. Hold onto it, it's a keeper and a gem.

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#1
MDJAK ...the definition of a noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 22,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Last week, as most of you know, I purchased the 85mm F1.2L at B&H. They had the new one on display to try, and try I did, and didn't notice much, if any, difference in focus speed, though according to Canon the new one is 1.8 times faster. Well, not having it in stock left me no choice (as I wasn't about to wait) but to get the original 85, we'll call it Mark I. Having visited B&H's website during the week, I saw they have the new 85mm F1.2 II in stock, and the original was out of stock. Today, I can't find the original on their website at all. Has the monetary value of mine increased or decreased? Should I trade it in tomorrow for the newer one? mark

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#2
CorruptedPhotographer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates Posts: 1,773 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Why? Are you happy with the lens? Its not an investment, its a tool/toy. Buyin stock is an investment. You buy lenses to use/play. __________________ Gear List Member since 2005 ^_^

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#3
MDJAK ...the definition of a noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 22,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Well, haven't had it long enough to know it's potential. I realize it's not an investment, per se, like stock. However, these are not trivial or cheap items and whether or not they maintain their value has been discussed here many times. In fact, a lot of people seem to be able to sell their L lenses for close to what they originally paid. As an example, a friend of mine has a Corvette, 15 or so years old, mint condition, low mileage. Once they came out with the new body style, any resale value his had went right down the tubes. Another example: I'm interested in trading my car for the Acura MDX. Salesman tells me to wait, at the new 2007 which will be out in a few months or less is completely redesigned. So, do I get the new one? I read the specs and besides the 1.8 times faster focus, seems to have new coatings on it to reduce flare, etc. May be advertizing hype, don't know. mark

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#4
CorruptedPhotographer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates Posts: 1,773 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Again Mark, play with the lens. If you are satisfied,then keep it,if not switch it. __________________ Gear List Member since 2005 ^_^

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#5
Samiad Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 473 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? I did like the comment "as most of you know, I purchased the 85mm F1.2L at B&H.". I didn't know __________________ Digital Photography http://www.samiad.co.uk/gallery

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#6
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,765 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? It's only worth about $750.00 now... and still dropping in value quickly! Sell it to me NOW before you lose even more __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

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OceanView Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 370	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? If you are considering selling, I will take it off your hands at the going used market price. PM me. __________________

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#8
Lord_Malone Cream of the Manpanties........ Inventor Great POTN Photo Book Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,670 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? I'm perfectly happy with my Mark I. __________________ ~Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rear View Mirrors~

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#10
S Taylor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 719 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? If you use it and are happy with the results, then why worry? I love my 85, and I don't even have the old 1.2. Perhaps we should trade, to see if you like the 1.8 better. __________________ Couple of DSLRs, number of lenses and other stuff... plenty short on talent.

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#11
nadtz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,483 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? i've been kind of hunting around as the 35L and 85L are on my dream list, most of the comparisons i've seen have been along the lines of http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx dunno if that helps but there ya go.

6th of May 2006 (Sat)	#12
Ronald S. Jr. Prodigal "Brick" Layer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania Posts: 16,187	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Isn't the Mark I like 1500, retail? I've seen them selling for like a grand, and it's got me wondering. It's about the last lens on my list, but still. __________________ Mac users swear by their computers. PC users swear at theirs.

7th of May 2006 (Sun)	#13
peterdoomen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lier, Flanders (northern, flemish speaking part of Belgium) Posts: 1,123 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Now I understand the "rat" comment at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=166970 I hesitated to buy the mk II because €450 is a lot of money... could have bought this new Tamron (17-50 f/2.8) for it, probably. I think the "resale price" consideration was what did it for me. Usually, these L's keep their value extremely well, but in this case, I'm not so sure. Not that I think of selling it, but you never know. Maybe you don't like the focal length, or you find it's too heavy. Or you begin to develop an interest in, say, macro photography... Or you simply need the money. P. __________________ Canon EOS 20D \| Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS + Hoya UV Filter \| Canon Extender 1.4x \| Canon 50 f/1.8 \| Canon 85 f/1.2L mk II \| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-f/4\| Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 \| Tokina 100 f/2.8 macro \| Kenko extension tubes \| Canon Speedlite 420 EX & Sto-fen Omnibounce\| 80GB Flashtrax \| Manfrotto Tripod 190 pro B & Joystick 322RC2 \| Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 PDFs: Make money with ShutterStock - Make your own Tabletop Studio - Glass Buying Guide My ShutterStock Gallery

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Double Negative sniffles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, USA Posts: 10,477 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Did my Lens just Become more Valuable? Considering that the Mark II isn't that much better than the Mark I - and considerably more expensive... I'd say you got the better deal. Hold onto it, it's a keeper and a gem. __________________ La Vida Leica! • LitPixel Galleries -- 1v-HS/1d Mk IIn w/E-1 & Op/Tech straps 15mm f/2.8, 14mm f/2.8L, 24mm f/1.4L II, 35mm f/1.4L, 50mm f/1.2L, 85mm f/1.2L II, 135mm f/2.0L 16-35mm f/2.8L, 24-70mm f/2.8L, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS, Extender EF 1.4x II & 2x II

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