Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

Can't wait to see how much that goes for!

price > $1,500 = no bargain.

TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.

Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.


they say now that it has no fungus or mold but are silent about whether it AF well or not....

PetKal wrote:
price > $1,500 = no bargain.

I am with Peter... There is no need to push the price up any higher...

There's no problem with buying an iffy supertele from an eBay store that offloads lenses that even Adorama doesn't want to touch. Worst-case scenario, you could always send it to Canon for repairs ... Oh--right.

skibum5 wrote:
Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.


they say now that it has no fungus or mold but are silent about whether it AF well or not....


I asked. AF is fine.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

I thought about it. I am not looking to make a profit. I just wanted to shoot with it. Thus, the fact that I can't receive a picture taken with this lens alongside the fact that I won't be able to return it if I am not happy with its image quality lead me to give it up.

Good luck to all bidders.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Please contact me directly, with your direct email adress and I will arrange for a photograph.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

All used items sold by Adorama come with a 90-day warranty!

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.


We don't check for the number of actuations as a matter of course - with over 20,000 used items in our warehouse, it wouldn't make economic sense for us to do this, when only a small fraction of potential buyers request it.

However, if you require this information in relation to a specific item, in MOST cases, we are able to supply it.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

kirry007 wrote:
Adorwin is Adorama's used department on the bay. I have bought from "Adorwin", reliable...but don't expect FM's quality service when you ask questions.

You need to ask questions of the right people! Or right person. That would be me..........


Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

oster wrote:
Please contact me directly, with your direct email adress and I will arrange for a photograph.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com


Dear Helen,

Thank you for your offer to help. I sent you an e-mail.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

THANK You !! Now you are on my buddy list, well your email address is :-).

Regards,

Kiran


oster wrote:
kirry007 wrote:
Adorwin is Adorama's used department on the bay. I have bought from "Adorwin", reliable...but don't expect FM's quality service when you ask questions.

You need to ask questions of the right people! Or right person. That would be me..........


Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Despite Helen's assurances, I think it is VERY important that we don't ramp the bids up...

If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Aw c'mon, Global.........healthy competition is good for ya.

kirry007 wrote:
THANK You !! Now you are on my buddy list, well your email address is :-).

Regards,

Kiran.



Delighted to hear it!



Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

globalkiwi wrote:
If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Just joking around, but thanks for insulting my intelligence.

PetKal wrote:
Aw c'mon, Global.........healthy competition is good for ya.

Absolutely! Not in the running for this one tho' - so I can wish you good luck without hesitation!

helimat wrote:
globalkiwi wrote:
If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Just joking around, but thanks for insulting my intelligence.

So was I - as evidenced by

Helen, I still haven't received any picture.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Yeah, it's gone over $1,800 now. I reckon in a couple of $100 bills, the speculators and the spare parts buyers will be starting to give up. Who will be left ? I guess the enthusiasts. They will probably push the price to $2,500-$2,700 sold.

1974$, 6:52 hours left. It is now 22:15 in Israel. Question is, should I go to sleep?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

I expect, the "as is" must relate to the fact that Canon will not service the lens (little or no parts available). So Adorama can't be expected to repair it-hence "as is."