70-200 f/2.8 is

what people here bought this lens used. what did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking. i want one so bad.

since you haven't gotten an answer yet, i saw one on my local craigslist go for $1500.
i had no need for the IS, so i didnt pick it up, but some of my other photographer buds said it was a decent deal.

that might put you in the ballpark until you get a better answer.

I sold mine for $1,650.00. A good copy gets close to the Mark II.

Bought used for I think $1100.

AntonLargiader wrote in post #11978946
Bought used for I think $1100.

Did ypu buy that off of here or from a friend

eBay! Turns out it was from some pro sports guy and had recently been overhauled by CPS (with new USM). Looks very well-used, but AFAIK it works well.

AntonLargiader wrote in post #11983122
eBay! Turns out it was from some pro sports guy and had recently been overhauled by CPS (with new USM). Looks very well-used, but AFAIK it works well.

Thats nice i hope i can find a deal as good as you

I paid $1550 on mine through eBay, 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM. Spot on perfect, love this lens.

$1500-1600 seem the average on eBay for this particular model

( http://completed.shop.​ebay.com …286.c0.m282&_ud​hi=&_udlo= )

If you stalk eBay for a few days, you might find one for ~$1,200-$1,300. Remember to look for the "best offer" button, and shoot $100 low your first time. That'll give you some wiggle room if he wants to haggle.

I picked up a like new copy last week for $1,250 (craigslist). It's just a waiting game

Picked mine up for $1500

It's a waiting game. When I was looking for a 70-200 L, I noticed that 4s were something like $600 and $850, and 2.8s were $950 and $1300. From memory; I don't have my notes here. I just kept my eyes open. I actually came across this one almost immediately, and was astonished that no one else bid on it. It was sold by a photographer with a pretty decent sports-related website, although the lens belonged to a friend of his who presumably was upgrading to the MkII.

Sorry for not getting it but what does AFAIK mean? getting a bit rediculous here lol
Edit..I paid $2000 new for mine lacally and have no regrets and no lust for the mkII. Since I got my 5D2 i have fallen in love with this lens ten times over. incredible sharpness at 2.8 for me.

AFAIK mean= As Far As I Know

I have a three year old one being offered to me by a buddy for $1400 sounds like that could be a decent deal, i have until Sunday to decide.

They go for $1200-$1300 or so. I saw one on craigslist today for $1290.