What is the best lens deal you ever got? - Page 34

alex.hondsmerk · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Well, it seems that cafes are the way to go then. There's a 5D2 I've had my eyes on for a while, might call up to see if it's still around!

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-dogg

No problems with Craigslist robbery here, if it becomes a problem they can answer to my Kel-tec.

If only... I'm in England... You have to be personally interviewed and inspected by the local police chief to even get a shotgun license!

crazeazn · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

zeiss 85 1.4 +minolta IIIC light meter for $200
zeiss 28 2.8 for $100
olympus om1+ 21 f/3.5, 50 f/1.8, 16 f/3.5 fisheye for $150

bunch of others...

kouasupra · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanonCleGuy

Worst deal: $2400 for brand new 70-200 II. Its an awesome lens and worth that much money but within 40 days it came down to $1874 ($1974 whatever that was)

Best deals: 10-22 for $500, 24-70 for $900, Sigma 50mm for $300

Got my Canon 10-22 for $400 bucks brand new with a recipe also from CL. Best deal I ever found.

cmosman · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Was out shopping with my wife, when we popped into our ;ocal specialist camera store. That weekend they were offereing the Tamron range at special prices. The Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di ll LD was £269.

So I pleaded with my wife that I needed a constant 2.8 lens and a young sales assistant confirmed stock and we bought it.

On getting home and using the lens I realised it had VC !!!!

The sales assistant had given me a £345 for £269.

mtimber · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmosman

Was out shopping with my wife, when we popped into our ;ocal specialist camera store. That weekend they were offereing the Tamron range at special prices. The Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di ll LD was £269.

So I pleaded with my wife that I needed a constant 2.8 lens and a young sales assistant confirmed stock and we bought it.

On getting home and using the lens I realised it had VC !!!!

The sales assistant had given me a £345 for £269.

I would have took that back...

The staff probably got in trouble for that.

I also wonder how much of these cheap deals on Craigslist is stolen property...

cmosman · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtimber

I would have took that back...

Believe me for the value of money I have spent in that shop I feel a one off discount of 1% (on my total spend) is justified.

z0diac · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

I just saw the title of this thread and had to reply.

Here in Canada, the 70-200 2.8 USM IS II usually goes for around $2750.

Our local 'big box chain' electronics store (Future Shop - same as Best Buy in the US) had it on for $2499.

The day I was planning on buying it, that morning I checked the price online to make sure it was still $250 off, and saw they had done a short-time price reduction of yet another $200.

So.. I went to my local camera shop and got them to match the price. $2750 reg. and got it for $2299.

(the fact that they were willing to match the price from their $2750 price tag really makes you ask how much mark-up there is on these things!! $2750 regular and they were willing to drop it to $2300 and still make it worth their while!)

jcmedeiros · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

I bought a 300 f/4L non IS in brand new condition and I mean it was an unused razor sharp closet queen for $750. I was my first white L and the financial carnage hasn't stopped since.

TijmenDal · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazeazn

zeiss 85 1.4 +minolta IIIC light meter for $200
zeiss 28 2.8 for $100
olympus om1+ 21 f/3.5, 50 f/1.8, 16 f/3.5 fisheye for $150

bunch of others...

I hate you...

ScubaDude · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmedeiros

I bought a 300 f/4L non IS in brand new condition and I mean it was an unused razor sharp closet queen for $750. I was my first white L and the financial carnage hasn't stopped since.

I don't have a "good deal" story to share, but I got a big chuckle out of your phrase, "financial carnage." You see, everything in my sig was bought within the last year. Carnage indeed.

rwhardy · 3rd of April 2012 (Tue)

does a 70-200f/2.8 is and 50 f/1.4 for 1325.00 count as a deal?

crazeazn · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TijmenDal

I hate you...

just check craigslist!

MOkoFOko · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmedeiros

I bought a 300 f/4L non IS in brand new condition and I mean it was an unused razor sharp closet queen for $750. I was my first white L and the financial carnage hasn't stopped since.

On a good day, you can get a used 300mm f4 IS for $900

kwando · 7th of April 2012 (Sat)

Wait how can i forget about my $49 Tamron 70-300 VC... New

$399 - $50 MIR, bought with a new chase card that gave me $300 cash back

kpritts · 7th of April 2012 (Sat)

Picked up a Canon 300mm 2.8 L (non-IS) for $1730.00 from eBay.

Had been looking for one for a while and others were still going for $2500-$3000. Some paint wear but functions like new. For me, it was a deal.

3rd of April 2012 (Tue)	#497
crazeazn Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 384	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? zeiss 85 1.4 +minolta IIIC light meter for $200 zeiss 28 2.8 for $100 olympus om1+ 21 f/3.5, 50 f/1.8, 16 f/3.5 fisheye for $150 bunch of others... __________________ John H. some bodies, some lenses

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cmosman Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex, England Posts: 339	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? Was out shopping with my wife, when we popped into our ;ocal specialist camera store. That weekend they were offereing the Tamron range at special prices. The Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di ll LD was £269. So I pleaded with my wife that I needed a constant 2.8 lens and a young sales assistant confirmed stock and we bought it. On getting home and using the lens I realised it had VC !!!! The sales assistant had given me a £345 for £269. __________________ Cameras & Lens all due to my kind wife

3rd of April 2012 (Tue)	#502
z0diac Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 64	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? I just saw the title of this thread and had to reply. Here in Canada, the 70-200 2.8 USM IS II usually goes for around $2750. Our local 'big box chain' electronics store (Future Shop - same as Best Buy in the US) had it on for $2499. The day I was planning on buying it, that morning I checked the price online to make sure it was still $250 off, and saw they had done a short-time price reduction of yet another $200. So.. I went to my local camera shop and got them to match the price. $2750 reg. and got it for $2299. (the fact that they were willing to match the price from their $2750 price tag really makes you ask how much mark-up there is on these things!! $2750 regular and they were willing to drop it to $2300 and still make it worth their while!) __________________ Canon T2i / 70-200 2.8 IS II / 10-22mm / 50mm 1.8 / 18-200mm / 18-55mm / 55-250mm / 1.4x extender / filters / tripod / monopod / lightning trigger / Nikon Coolpix P90

3rd of April 2012 (Tue)	#503
jcmedeiros Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Madison, AL - USA Posts: 45	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? I bought a 300 f/4L non IS in brand new condition and I mean it was an unused razor sharp closet queen for $750. I was my first white L and the financial carnage hasn't stopped since. __________________ Regards, Jay Medeiros -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A pair of 1D's and enough L glass to choke a horse... http://www.jcmphoto.com

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rwhardy Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 404	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? does a 70-200f/2.8 is and 50 f/1.4 for 1325.00 count as a deal?

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kwando Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,318 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? Wait how can i forget about my $49 Tamron 70-300 VC... New $399 - $50 MIR, bought with a new chase card that gave me $300 cash back __________________ ~Simon~ My Gear \| My Feedback \| Smugmug

7th of April 2012 (Sat)	#510
kpritts Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 116	Re: What is the best lens deal you ever got? Picked up a Canon 300mm 2.8 L (non-IS) for $1730.00 from eBay. Had been looking for one for a while and others were still going for $2500-$3000. Some paint wear but functions like new. For me, it was a deal. __________________ http://kdpritts.com Canon 1Ds Mark III, Mark IV, EOS M; Canon EF 8-15L fisheye, 16-35L II, 50L, 85L, 100L; 135L; 180L; 200L; 24-70L II; 70-200 f2.8L, 24-105L; 300 f2.8L, 28-300L; 100-400L; Sigma 35 f1.4 DG HSM; Canon 430EX II, 530EX II; Canon 1.4 II and 2 II teleconverter

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