NEED URGENT ADVISE

Hello All, I came across this person online who is selling broken Canon 35mmL 1.4 for
$100. he droped the lense on the floor. according to him no optics have been damaged and after a full examination of the lense by CANON these are the parts which required.
1.YG2-0354-009 POWER DIAPHRAGM ASS'Y
2.YG2-0324-009 FOCUSING ASS'Y, USM
3.YG9-0551-000 BARREL ASS'Y GUIDE
4.CY1-2832-000 LENS ASS'Y 3RD GROUP
5.YA2-3096-000 BARREL FOCUS GUIDE
6.YA2-3117-000399 COLLAR.
total parts and labour will cost around $900. Now the million dollar question is IS IT WORTH BUYING THIS LENSE FOR $100 AND SPEND EXTRA $900 TO FIX IT? Please adivise me to make this decision in two days. many thanks in advance.
KK

Well, I doubt if I would do it -- only if you are a real DIY type of person, and then, how much of this stuff would you really need?

I'd say finding a good used lens will give you less grief...

But then that's just me!

I'd say no considering I see them in here for the 1100
And up range occasionally.....

Do the electronics work? How bout manual focus? If so, I'd snag it for 100 if the optics are good.

Unless he has sent you pics to validate the damage (or you can get it independently tested) stay well clear.

I would stay away from it. If it were worth fixing, the seller could have it repaired and sell it for its market value rather than trying to find a sucker. It would only be worth buying if the purchase price plus the repair cost is significantly less than the price of other used lenses that are in excellent condition given the risk involved. If that were the case, then the seller would make more money to do this themselves.

Thanks Toni, eleven and sport for your input, the problem is i live in dubai and this lense cost around $2000 here, and i realy love the lense. tonight i am going to meet the guy and inspect the lense for the
first time. again dont your guys think after paying for the complete overhaul it might MIGHT be a good deal. thanks one more time for the quick reply.

Macro. I do understand what u saying. him not fixing it kinda fishy.

I am not going to jump in -- macroimage, do what you want, but you will pay what you will!

Tony, I really dont want to pay for something it does not worth, thank you for advise.

for $100 I'd at least take a look at it.

google the part numbers to get a parts catalog to see what they are replacing...

Kammiqazi wrote in post #12060724
Thanks Toni, eleven and sport for your input, the problem is i live in dubai and this lense cost around $2000 here.

Wouldn't cost that much , would it? Where from?

You can ship it from B&H for much less than that.

Hi Mesodan, I asked the price in Jashanmal in Abu Dhabi Mall, and it was around AED 6000, coudnt find it in Dubai. B&H is a good option but even then i will be paying $1460 and shipping. dont you think i should take a look at the lense at all? and
Joesph thanks for you advise, i did google the parts and it appears all the parts are electronics.

I guess it could be a nice coffee mug anyway .

And 6000 AED = $1600.

It sounds like you really, really want someone to think it's worth it. It doesn't sound worth it to me or to anyone else. But you are not satisfied with that, so go look at it. The most you can lose (for now) is $100.

mesodan. hahah I like the coffee mug analogy,
Anton, thanks for your opinion, i agree that i do sound little desperate only because you guessed it right
$100 gamble.