Jul 20, 2013 18:20 | #1 From what I've heard, Adorama rates their camera bodies and lenses well below what most people would. I've heard examples of people buying a used lens that was rated E- and getting a really, really nice piece of glass with perhaps a cosmetic blemish on the barrel. Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Canon 200mm 2.8L ii, Sigma MC-11, HVL-F43M
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HelenOster That's me!  4,589 posts Likes: 630 Joined Jul 2008 Location: New York More info | Jul 22, 2013 13:24 | #2 mickeyb105 wrote in post #16138313  From what I've heard, Adorama rates their camera bodies and lenses well below what most people would. I've heard examples of people buying a used lens that was rated E- and getting a really, really nice piece of glass with perhaps a cosmetic blemish on the barrel. Does anyone have any experience or input on what an E- rated lens would have wrong with it (speculation welcome, obviously). Thanks! As per the website:
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Jul 24, 2013 06:56 | #3 HelenOster wrote in post #16143486 As per the website: E- Barrel shows signs of wear and/or moderate usage. Lens glass may have some dust / spots that should not affect picture quality. If you'd like a couple of pictures of it before you commit yourself, please email me: Helen@adorama.com Ugh, that was meant to say flash instead of lens--sorry Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Canon 200mm 2.8L ii, Sigma MC-11, HVL-F43M
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HelenOster That's me! 4,589 posts Likes: 630 Joined Jul 2008 Location: New York More info | Jul 24, 2013 07:33 | #4 If you email me with the SKU # I can get a used dept. rep to advise you: Helen@adorama.com
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Csae Goldmember  3,350 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada More info | Jul 24, 2013 14:52 | #5 Helen's on the prowl ! Feel free to call me Case.
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HelenOster That's me! 4,589 posts Likes: 630 Joined Jul 2008 Location: New York More info | Jul 24, 2013 14:55 | #6 |
Jul 24, 2013 22:39 | #7 HelenOster wrote in post #16149239 If you email me with the SKU # I can get a used dept. rep to advise you: Helen@adorama.com Helen, I went ahead and ordered the 580 ex II in E- condition anyway. At $299 it was a great way to get myself into a professional-caliber flash. Thanks for offering your help--checked you off as giving me assistance when I ordered online. Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Canon 200mm 2.8L ii, Sigma MC-11, HVL-F43M
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Jul 24, 2013 23:16 | #8 I ordered a battery grip from them but man if I knew their paid regular shipping was going to be as slow as their super saver shipping I would have gone with that one and saved the cost because it's literally the same speed as the super saver shipping I got last time.(I'm a broke college student and even $4 is a lot to me, that's like 20 top ramens haha) - Alex Corona Sony A7, Canon 7DM2/EOS M, Mamiya 645/67
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HelenOster That's me! 4,589 posts Likes: 630 Joined Jul 2008 Location: New York More info | Jul 25, 2013 01:25 | #9 mickeyb105 wrote in post #16151590 Helen, I went ahead and ordered the 580 ex II in E- condition anyway. At $299 it was a great way to get myself into a professional-caliber flash. Thanks for offering your help--checked you off as giving me assistance when I ordered online. Don't forget you have a 6-month warranty on that, which includes a 30-day returns period!
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HelenOster That's me! 4,589 posts Likes: 630 Joined Jul 2008 Location: New York More info | Jul 25, 2013 01:34 | #10 mickeyb105 wrote in post #16151590 .....--checked you off as giving me assistance when I ordered online. maverick75 wrote in post #16151656 I also checked off Helen just because of how much everyone raves about her. Thanks! - always helps, so the boss knows I really AM hard at work looking after you all, not searching for pictures of cute cats on You Tube
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Jul 25, 2013 08:21 | #11 maverick75 wrote in post #16151656 I ordered a battery grip from them but man if I knew their paid regular shipping was going to be as slow as their super saver shipping I would have gone with that one and saved the cost because it's literally the same speed as the super saver shipping I got last time.(I'm a broke college student and even $4 is a lot to me, that's like 20 top ramens haha) I'll let you know how the condition goes, the one I got was E. I also checked off Helen just because of how much everyone raves about her. Thanks maverick! Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Canon 200mm 2.8L ii, Sigma MC-11, HVL-F43M
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Jul 28, 2013 11:28 | #12 mickeyb105 wrote in post #16152400 Thanks maverick! Unfortunately USPS dropped the ball, instead of redirecting my package to my new address they sent it back to Adorama. - Alex Corona Sony A7, Canon 7DM2/EOS M, Mamiya 645/67
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Jul 30, 2013 16:51 | #13 I got the "E-" rated 580ex II from Adorama today and it looks to be a solid bargain for $299. It tested out great, looks good cosmetically--Adorama comes through again Sony A7RIII, Tamron 28mm 2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Canon 200mm 2.8L ii, Sigma MC-11, HVL-F43M
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