*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:
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.
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.
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....
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!)
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.
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.
Jun 28, 2009 at 02:24 PM
