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Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

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p.1 #1 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

*Update; prices dropped, and Canadian price adjusted to reflect the climbing Loonie.*

I have a UM date code (1998) Canon EF 500mm f/4.5L that has not been getting used as much as it deserves to, and despite it's age, is in very good cosmetic condition. There are a few blemishes on the barrel, however the glass is perfect. It includes the original hood, carrying case, strap, leather cap and drop-in gel filter holder.

Price for the lens:

To the USA: SOLD PayPal & Canada XpressPost shipping included.

Within Canada: SOLD payment via EMT & including Canada XpressPost shipping.

Also available for a little extra are the following additional accessories: A 4th Generation replacement foot which had just arrived and has only been mounted on a clamp for the photos below, a Canon drop-in 48mm filter holder with the Canon regular 48mm filter, and as well a Canon drop-in circular polarizing filter. SOLD

I also have a Wimberley Sidekick that would be available as well to the purchaser for an additional price if they were interested.

Of course, local pickup is available at a reduced rate. I would accept a few items as part trade, most notably a 35L, 28-300L, or a Markins tripod head. I will not split up unless the lens sells first, because if it doesn't go I will go to another option to raise some funds, and will want this kit intact for myself. I am open to offers, but please nothing ridiculous.

Please click on thumbnails for higher res image, scroll down for photos taken with the lens:

Disclaimer: Camera and tripod are not included!

Please PM me if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Mat

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Jun 28, 2009 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #2 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

So this IS NOT an IS lens?

Jun 28, 2009 at 11:04 PM

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p.1 #3 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

No image stabilization, and I don't believe I misrepresented it...
Here is a link of to a description of all Canon's EF mount superteles FYI: http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/ef/super_telephoto.html

Jun 29, 2009 at 12:32 AM

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p.1 #4 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

This is in fact a pretty sharp lens for having tested it in the past.

Good luck,

JD

Jul 01, 2009 at 11:12 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Thanks for the bump, John!

Jul 02, 2009 at 12:35 AM

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p.1 #6 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

One of these 500L's sold on eBay not too long ago for $3799, in similar condition. Mine could be yours for much less, or including much more!

Jul 03, 2009 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #7 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

I am open to offers, either on a trade or an outright sale.

Jul 09, 2009 at 02:31 PM

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p.1 #8 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Some items I would consider in trade:
24L I or II
35L
85L I or II
180L
28-300L
ST-E2
580 EX II
Leica R
Olympus OM
Contax/Ziess
Markins

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Jul 10, 2009 at 03:50 PM

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p.1 #9 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Nice lens and cheaper than a 500 f4, for those who don't require IS as a necessity.

This was with a 20D & 500 f4.5:

Good luck on the sale.

Tony

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Jul 16, 2009 at 05:07 PM

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p.1 #10 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

That lens seems to be in excellent condition.
If you enjoy hand-held BIF photography as much as I do, and appreciate lightness of gear without sacrificing quality, this might be the lens for you.

If you are shooting form a tripod, then the need for IS is hardly there, then again, this is a good lens to have.

Jul 16, 2009 at 09:04 PM

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p.1 #11 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

This is a great lens. I use it all the time with great success. Check out my website to view more image.

Great buy! Free bump!

www.gvisions.org

Thanks!

Jul 16, 2009 at 09:14 PM

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p.1 #12 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Thanks gang!

Here are a few more:

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And hand held, @ 1/320:

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Jul 17, 2009 at 01:23 AM

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p.1 #13 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

And some more:

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This series is with the 1.4x II extender:

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Jul 18, 2009 at 07:27 PM

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p.1 #14 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Found another one, @ 1/125, tripod mounted:

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Jul 19, 2009 at 05:31 PM

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p.1 #15 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

PM sent

Jul 20, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #16 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

I've just noticed that KEH Camera have an (EX) copy of the lens for $4,300 US.
Now, I am not suggesting their prices are OK.....on the contrary, I ain't sure who is money-foolish enough to buy stuff from them nowadays at those prices. However, it shows that the price Mat is asking for his lens here is very reasonable.

Jul 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM

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p.1 #17 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Thanks Peter, I checked it out and am fairly certain my lens is in similar condition... In fact, I would rate it somewhere between EX and EX+, so mine might be an even better lens for far less....

Jul 24, 2009 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #18 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

May I ask? Can we use it with 1.4 or 2.0 Extension? If yes, what the F will become and will AF still function?

Jul 24, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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p.1 #19 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Duc Tran wrote:
May I ask? Can we use it with 1.4 or 2.0 Extension? If yes, what the F will become and will AF still function?

Of course you can ask!

With the 1.4x extender, the focal length increases to 700mm at f/6.3, which will AF on a 1-series body. However, with the 2x extender, the focal length increases to 1000mm and the aperture decreases to a max of f/9, which will not AF on any body. It will still give you decent IQ if you are willing to give manual focusing a go, and if you have a very stable tripod.

Here is an example, 500/4.5L + 2x Mark I, @ f/9: (1300mm effective focal length!)

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Please excuse the sensor turd.

Jul 25, 2009 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #20 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Thanks for the detailed answers, helimat! I really want to try this hand-on.
To tell you the truth, the pictures taken by others using the same type of lens look sharper than the ones taken by yours. Hence, a hand-on test is a must before I'd make the final decision. Unfortunately, you are so far away from TX.

Jul 28, 2009 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #21 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Well, I am not in the same league as the others above when it comes to super-tele skills and experience, so don't blame the lens for that, it is capable of producing very sharp images. That being said, I believe I did get a few shots that came out sharp, perhaps the web size resolution didn't help me.

Just a tip, if you have questions for a seller in the future, it is best to PM or email them, rather than post in their thread. Even though I asked "Please PM me if you have any questions" I still obliged your question in the thread in order to be a nice guy, and what do I get in return? I get a post in my thread saying that my lens that is for sale is not sharp. Thanks.

Jul 28, 2009 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #22 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

It seems like you misunderstand me, helimat.

The sentence, "the pictures taken by others using the same type of lens look sharper than the ones taken by yours." does not mean your lens is not sharp.

That's why I still like to have a chance to test it hand-on.

I have no doubt that you are a nice, very nice guy actually.

Jul 28, 2009 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #23 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

I just have to say that this seaplane photo is an exellent picture and makes me want this lens badly... Well My aunt used to live in Toronto and tickets from Finland to get there are some where around 600euros...

Jul 28, 2009 at 06:04 PM

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p.1 #24 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

fotofly wrote:
I just have to say that this seaplane photo is an exellent picture and makes me want this lens badly... Well My aunt used to live in Toronto and tickets from Finland to get there are some where around 600euros...

Might be a bit more to get to my end of Canada, as I am on the West Coast. About 3400 km further in fact... You should drop by though, it is float plane Mecca over here!

Jul 30, 2009 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #25 · Sold: Canon 500L Price update!

Sold/traded to David Israel...

Aug 19, 2009 at 02:44 PM


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