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Darryl Hill
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p.1 #1 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

I bought this lens from a chap in Korea (who apparently is very reputable) and have shot less than 20 pictures with it. (Make that 40 now, see below!)

I would be happy to post as many pictures as required for any interested party.

Price: $3,000.00 cash/money order or pay pal plus shipping & insurance.
I will Fed Ex to only confirmed addresses if using pay pal.

I have just noticed that I have a New Canon 48mm Polarized Filter which I can include with the sale (Free of charge)

A fellow FM Member asked me to take some pictures with the lens wide open, so I took these pictures of our eldest about to go to her homecoming.

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Oct 01, 2008 at 09:58 PM

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p.1 #2 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

more description of lens conditions, etc would be helpful. What's a "chap"?

Oct 01, 2008 at 10:23 PM

nick pro
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p.1 #3 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

danjacquitaylo wrote:
What's a "chap"?

Person

Oct 01, 2008 at 10:36 PM

Darryl Hill
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p.1 #4 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

I believe that when the original seller had it listed on eBay, it was rated 9/10.
I believe from the serial number that the lens was produced in 1996. The serial number is: 15258 and the code on the lens seating is: UX (or K) 0817.

I have many other 'L' lens that I will be posting for sale in due time and all of those lens where bought brand new. In comparison to those lens, this lens obviously looks like it is 12 years old, although not in as good a condition as the newer lens it is in remarkable shape for it's age!

I would welcome any inspection to evaluate the condition of this lens. I am not an expert photographer and what looks great to me could be totally different to another eye.

Oct 01, 2008 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

nick pro wrote:
danjacquitaylo wrote:
What's a "chap"?

Person

I thought it was a slang for a particular person/race. Thanks.

Oct 01, 2008 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #6 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Chap is an English term for a 'Guy' I am English, although I have lived in the USA for 21 years.

Oct 01, 2008 at 10:42 PM

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p.1 #7 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

I had one of these and sold it for more. This IMO is canon's sharpest and fastest lens they make period!! I switched to Nikon and bought the D3 w/ 400 2.8VR & 200 f/2 VR. I also tried out the canon f/2 and let me tell you, nothing in its class can beat it and its worth every penny.

Oct 02, 2008 at 01:47 AM

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p.1 #8 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

great lens. i love mine. friendly bump

Oct 02, 2008 at 06:47 PM

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p.1 #9 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Maybe he's thinking of ChamCamera in South Korea?
Likely the most reputable source of quality 200 f/1.8 glass anywhere.

-Vic

Oct 02, 2008 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #10 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

I was trying to remember his name, he was great to deal with and seems to always have a 200 1.8 oneBay

Oct 02, 2008 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #11 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Yeah, it's ChamCamera. He is legit, and you can rest assured any lens he has dealt with is legit.
good luck w/ your sale!

Oct 03, 2008 at 12:39 AM

Anon Moss
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p.1 #12 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Jolly nice lens old chap!
Nice high serial number too -

Oct 03, 2008 at 05:10 PM

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p.1 #13 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Darryl Hill wrote:
Chap is an English term for a 'Guy' I am English, although I have lived in the USA for 21 years.

Or for the younger generation "Dude"
Funny how slang evolves differently among countries and regions speaking the same language.

Good luck with your sale.
Free Bump.

Oct 04, 2008 at 02:01 AM

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p.1 #14 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Question before getting serious about purchase, does anyone know if these can still be repaired by canon or otherwise. Dont want to tie up $$$$ if service if needed in the future is not avail.

anyone?

Oct 04, 2008 at 02:04 AM

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p.1 #15 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

iippyyy wrote:
Question before getting serious about purchase, does anyone know if these can still be repaired by canon or otherwise. Dont want to tie up $$$$ if service if needed in the future is not avail.

anyone?

Yes I have done many 200mm 1.8 L Lens. I offer a free estimate. Parts are limited. Mark maf11@cox.net

And there are many more.......

Your welcome

Oct 04, 2008 at 02:31 AM

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p.1 #16 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Canon gives out a list on approved independent repair centers that can service this lens. If memory serves, there are around 20 repair centers on the list throughout the states; well, at least there are 15 of them

Oct 05, 2008 at 08:48 PM

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p.1 #17 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Mid-State Camera in Rhode Island will service this lens.
When I first bought this lens, there was a problem with the electrical contacts. The seller, ChamCamera, to his credit, offered to pay for the repair. I sent the lens to Mid-State and they were great, they identified the problem, repaired for a very reasonable amount and checked out the lens completely. The seller repaid me the cost of the repair and the lens is now in as good a condition that could be expected for a 12 year old lens.

Oct 05, 2008 at 09:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

How much was it to have the lens repaired?

Ross

Oct 08, 2008 at 05:58 AM

Darryl Hill
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p.1 #19 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

If I remember correctly, it was in the region of $300.00. Then there was the shipping costs on top of that. I will try and find the receipt.

Oct 08, 2008 at 10:30 AM

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p.1 #20 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

It's not so much the skills and people to repair them, as finding the parts (if needed).

Oct 08, 2008 at 09:14 PM

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p.1 #21 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

tag for feedback

Oct 10, 2008 at 01:11 PM

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p.1 #22 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

Darryl Hill wrote:
I bought this lens from a chap in Korea (who apparently is very reputable) and have shot less than 20 pictures with it.

Free bump for a reasonably priced lens.
(Having taken less than 20 pictures with the lens surprises me more than forgetting Chamcamera's Lee's name.

)

Oct 11, 2008 at 03:49 AM

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p.1 #23 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

This lens is magical! The buyer is going to be getting a piece of Canon history for a very reasonable price and a whole lot of fun!

Oct 12, 2008 at 03:44 PM

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p.1 #24 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

$3000 now... I can't remember seeing that low before for a 200 f/1.8!

Too bad the CFO still thinks it's too much.

Oct 12, 2008 at 03:56 PM

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p.1 #25 · Sold: 200 1.8 - $3,000

$3k is a smoking deal of the year . . . surprised it has not sold yet!

Oct 12, 2008 at 04:15 PM


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