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Archive 2008 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay

  
 
ebarrientos
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p.1 #1 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


I am planning on buying a Canon 400mm 5.6l lens next year and I was wondering if it is a good idea to buy expensive telephotos on ebay. I could save about $300-$400, but I don't want to risk getting a bad lens because I need it to last me many years. I have bought some equiment from non-reputable sources and have been dubious of the quality. Should I just play it safe and buy a new one, or risk it for the lower price. If anyone has stories (good or bad) about buying on ebay, please share.


Dec 11, 2008 at 06:53 PM
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p.1 #2 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


I suggest seeing if you can pick up one on buy and sell here. You can also post a WTB on that forum.


Dec 11, 2008 at 07:29 PM
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p.1 #3 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


I've never heard of a bad copy of the 400 f5.6L
If the guy's got good feedback and the condition/price is right....go for it.
I've picked up a couple for $800 and another for $850 over the years.

Question...why is this posted in the Alternative Gear Forum




Dec 11, 2008 at 07:40 PM
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p.1 #4 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


+2


Dec 11, 2008 at 08:01 PM
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p.1 #5 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


This is posted to this forum because it is the Alternative Gear & LENSES forum.


Dec 11, 2008 at 08:34 PM
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p.1 #6 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


Let a Brazilian fellow help you in English
The word 'Alternative' relates to both the words 'Gear' and 'Lenses'.



Dec 11, 2008 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #7 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


I thougth it was alternative as in alternative to CANON lenses on canon bodies, hence Trenchmonkey's question.

+2? now perhaps some math lessons are in order



Dec 11, 2008 at 09:03 PM
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p.1 #8 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


There's a Canon Gear and a Nikon Gear forums here.
One could reasonably think Alt = not Canon and not Nikon.
Please.



Dec 11, 2008 at 09:06 PM
ebarrientos
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p.1 #9 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


Ok I'm sorry, I will now post this to the other gear forumn.


Dec 11, 2008 at 09:09 PM
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p.1 #10 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


Well O.K., you guys took care of that wandering photog...... Lets find some kittens to pummel!


Dec 12, 2008 at 12:13 AM
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p.1 #11 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


pauljas wrote:
+2? now perhaps some math lessons are in order


I agree with Will's statement and with his question: 1 + 1 = 2.



Dec 12, 2008 at 06:09 AM
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p.1 #12 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


I got it, Jim!! I hate having to explain a reply.


Dec 12, 2008 at 07:24 AM
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p.1 #13 · Buying Telephotos on Ebay


dcmiller wrote:
Well O.K., you guys took care of that wandering photog...... Lets find some kittens to pummel!


ROFL!



Dec 12, 2008 at 09:25 AM





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