I am looking to purchase this lens; buying brand new from J&R or B&H seem the most expensive options as there seem to be so many on ebay. What is the right price range right now given how the market seems to be saturated with these lens right now?
jasperk99 Member 35 posts Joined Sep 2011 More info | Apr 18, 2012 16:04 | #1 I am looking to purchase this lens; buying brand new from J&R or B&H seem the most expensive options as there seem to be so many on ebay. What is the right price range right now given how the market seems to be saturated with these lens right now? Gear: Canon 6D , EF 50mm F/1.4, EF 28mm, F/1.8, EF 24-105mm F/4L IS, EF 70-300 F/4.5-5.6L, Speedlite 430EX II, Canon S100
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Apr 18, 2012 16:07 | #2 Check out the classifieds section here or on FM. Many folks buy the 5D2 or 5D3 kits and try to sell the lens to re-coup some of the cost. Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Apr 18, 2012 16:08 | #3 Buy used here on POTN. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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pkilla Goldmember  2,943 posts Likes: 57 Joined Jan 2012 Location: Boston More info | Apr 18, 2012 16:48 | #4 amazon!!! T3i griped - rokinon 8mm/rokinon 35 1.4/rokinon 85mm 1.4/
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Apr 18, 2012 17:04 | #5 pkilla wrote in post #14288559  amazon!!! Why that is better than B&H. You not going to get any cheaper. And new is like $1000 plus isn't it. You can pick almost brand new for $800 here. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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shine1 Senior Member 278 posts Joined Dec 2011 Location: CA More info | Apr 18, 2012 17:14 | #6 jasperk99 wrote in post #14288291 I am looking to purchase this lens; buying brand new from J&R or B&H seem the most expensive options as there seem to be so many on ebay. What is the right price range right now given how the market seems to be saturated with these lens right now? Definitely here at POTN, Craigslist or somewhere similar. You can get even a brand new from 5 II/III kit, still under warranty, at substantial discount (don't forget to ask for a copy of the receipt for warranty purposes). Buying this lens new from B&H, J&R, etc.. is just waste of money in my opinion.
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Apr 18, 2012 17:18 | #7 Just bought mine from a guy selling his outta a 5D3 kit.. White box w all accessories. Got it for $869. MyCanonPhotos
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sonnyc Cream of the Crop 5,175 posts Likes: 36 Joined Jun 2005 Location: san jose More info | Apr 18, 2012 17:37 | #8 |
duane0524 Goldmember  4,840 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2008 Location: South of Boston, MA More info | Apr 18, 2012 18:18 | #9 There are a ton on these boards ranging from brand new to a few years old. Finding them for between $800 and $850 is not uncommon. Canon 50D | Canon 17-55 | Sigma 30 1.4 | Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II| Canon 85 1.8 | 430EXII| 580EX ll | ST-E2 | Canon TC 1.4x II | Benro Travel Angel C1682TB0
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don't forget to ask for a copy of the receipt for warranty purposes Canon's warranty does not cover resales, only original purchasers and gift recipients. Check out their web site. Check out my photos at http://dkoretz.smugmug.com
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MinhThien Goldmember  1,644 posts Likes: 7 Joined Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia More info | Apr 18, 2012 18:50 | #11 Found a new one on CL for 850! Eric
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry 6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Apr 18, 2012 18:53 | #12 paddler4 wrote in post #14288992 Canon's warranty does not cover resales, only original purchasers and gift recipients. Check out their web site. They do not usually worry about the name, just date. Technically you are correct, but in practice, they will fix it as long as the date is within a year Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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Gruffalogill Member 90 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: NYC More info | Apr 18, 2012 21:20 | #13 Picked up one locally for $850 - new in the box from a 5Dmk3 upgrader.
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jrbdmb Goldmember  1,291 posts Likes: 12 Joined May 2011 More info | Apr 18, 2012 22:27 | #14 Buying a refurb from Canon is also an option, esp. during one of their sales. My 24-105L was like new, a bit over $800 including tax. Tools: 70D, 10-22, Tamron 24-70 VC, 70-300L, 135 f2L
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Apr 18, 2012 23:24 | #15 jrbdmb wrote in post #14290217 Buying a refurb from Canon is also an option, esp. during one of their sales. My 24-105L was like new, a bit over $800 including tax. +1 for this...I've ended up with some good deals through Canon refurb. The loyalty program also helps a bunch for bodies. With the impending forum closure, please consider joining the unofficial adjunct to the POTN forum, The POTN Forum Facebook Group
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$800 is a great deal for a 24-105...
