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p.1 #1What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
I am going with the 100-400L Version 2. I know there are those will jump up and down and scream "70-200; 70-200" but I plow thru B&S everyday just to check prices for popular commonly used lenses and in my opinion the 100-400 2 is the winner.
I am not talking about collector lenses here e.g. the 50mm .09 (or whatever aperture it is). I am talking the lenses many of us have in our bags.
OK. Have at it.
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I am not talking about collector lenses here e.g. the 50mm .09 (or whatever aperture it is). I am talking the lenses many of us have in our bags.
OK. Have at it.
Edited on Aug 11, 2021 at 07:01 PM · View previous versions
Aug 11, 2021 at 05:53 PM
p.1 #3What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
By "value" do your refer to its value as a photographic tool?
Aug 11, 2021 at 06:45 PM
p.1 #4What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
Resale value. Thread title edited.
Aug 11, 2021 at 07:01 PM
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p.1 #5What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
The 400/5.6 has gone up lately it looks like. Haven't followed v2 at all but 100-400 v1 has held its value lately it seems, although not at its high. 135/2 seemed to have held steady for a long time. This is more an observation and opinion than anything too serious. 400/5.6 over $1k at keh this weekend though
Aug 11, 2021 at 07:28 PM
p.1 #6What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
Holds most value: The one I'd like to buy.
Holds least value: The one I'd like to sell.
Every. *******. Time.
Holds least value: The one I'd like to sell.
Every. *******. Time.
Aug 11, 2021 at 09:05 PM
p.1 #7What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
The answer right now, tho it’s situational, is the RF 100-500. It’s selling for over MSRP 🙂
Aug 11, 2021 at 09:12 PM
p.1 #10What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
John Power wrote:
Resale value. Thread title edited.
In which case, it is hard to care.
The true value of a lens is its functional value in making photographs. Lens choices typically should be about that, not some speculation about which lens will naturally drop in value at the slowest rate.
From a purely product value perspective, lenses are one of the world's worst investments. Cameras are even worse. If anyone is looking for return on investment... look elsewhere.
Resale value. Thread title edited.
In which case, it is hard to care.
The true value of a lens is its functional value in making photographs. Lens choices typically should be about that, not some speculation about which lens will naturally drop in value at the slowest rate.
From a purely product value perspective, lenses are one of the world's worst investments. Cameras are even worse. If anyone is looking for return on investment... look elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2021 at 09:20 AM
p.1 #11What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
500 f/4 II
Simply because you'd have to pay me MSRP to get it out of my hands.
But for today only, I'm willing to let it go for $750.49 USD below MSRP.
Simply because you'd have to pay me MSRP to get it out of my hands.
But for today only, I'm willing to let it go for $750.49 USD below MSRP.
Aug 12, 2021 at 09:29 AM
p.1 #12What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
John Power wrote:
I am going with the 100-400L Version 2. I know there are those will jump up and down and scream "70-200; 70-200" but I plow thru B&S everyday just to check prices for popular commonly used lenses and in my opinion the 100-400 2 is the winner.
I am not talking about collector lenses here e.g. the 50mm .09 (or whatever aperture it is). I am talking the lenses many of us have in our bags.
OK. Have at it.
100-400ii dropped to about $1200 (on parity with 70-200) when I sold mine before the RF 100-500mm frenzy drove used prices closer to $1600.
I’d say any used supertele holds its value pretty well if purchased for a reasonable price (after depreciation). 300mm 2.8 IS cost me half of shipping for three years of use. 200L and 400 2.8 IS may end up appreciating from what I paid.
On the other hand, any of the out-of-stock RF glass seems to be selling at or above MSRP!
Aug 12, 2021 at 09:56 AM
p.1 #13What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
Not hyper exotic, but rare: FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical.
Lens was released in 1975 at a cost of approximately $725.
It goes for between $3,000 and $5,000 on the used market nowadays.
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Oh, you said ones we have in our bags.
Any of the newer hard to find RF lenses, but I think this will only hold while supply is short. As the semiconductor shortage goes away over the next year or two, I think they will begin to follow the same sort of resale life all other lenses end up having. It's all to do with supply and demand. 12 years ago, I bought the EF 70-200/2.8L IS II when it was new ish, but had just gone on sale for $250 off. About a year later, I was switching away from Canon, and supply had tightened a bit, and I actually sold the lens for $200 more than I paid for it new. However, within a few years, that had dropped down considerably and now can be had for half of what it was brand new.
Lens was released in 1975 at a cost of approximately $725.
It goes for between $3,000 and $5,000 on the used market nowadays.
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Oh, you said ones we have in our bags.
Any of the newer hard to find RF lenses, but I think this will only hold while supply is short. As the semiconductor shortage goes away over the next year or two, I think they will begin to follow the same sort of resale life all other lenses end up having. It's all to do with supply and demand. 12 years ago, I bought the EF 70-200/2.8L IS II when it was new ish, but had just gone on sale for $250 off. About a year later, I was switching away from Canon, and supply had tightened a bit, and I actually sold the lens for $200 more than I paid for it new. However, within a few years, that had dropped down considerably and now can be had for half of what it was brand new.
Aug 12, 2021 at 10:41 AM
p.1 #14What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
135/2 is the most valuable to me over the years. It will always be on my camera unless canon releases another one that's the same size and weight.
Aug 12, 2021 at 10:49 AM
p.1 #15What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
gdanmitchell wrote:
In which case, it is hard to care.
The true value of a lens is its functional value in making photographs. Lens choices typically should be about that, not some speculation about which lens will naturally drop in value at the slowest rate.
From a purely product value perspective, lenses are one of the world's worst investments. Cameras are even worse. If anyone is looking for return on investment... look elsewhere.
Not really looking at it from an investment standpoint since we all know what you said is true. I just bought a $5K 1DMK4 for $625 with only 35,000 clicks
Just wondering if there is any consensus opinion as to what lens (or lens) retain the best resale value assuming they are in reasonable good condition. Of course now we have the EF/RF thing so that will, I guess, disqualify all EF lenses eventually. I am sticking to my 100-400 for now...
John Power wrote
Resale value. Thread title edited.The true value of a lens is its functional value in making photographs. Lens choices typically should be about that, not some speculation about which lens will naturally drop in value at the slowest rate.
From a purely product value perspective, lenses are one of the world's worst investments. Cameras are even worse. If anyone is looking for return on investment... look elsewhere.
Not really looking at it from an investment standpoint since we all know what you said is true. I just bought a $5K 1DMK4 for $625 with only 35,000 clicks
Just wondering if there is any consensus opinion as to what lens (or lens) retain the best resale value assuming they are in reasonable good condition. Of course now we have the EF/RF thing so that will, I guess, disqualify all EF lenses eventually. I am sticking to my 100-400 for now...
Aug 12, 2021 at 11:02 AM
p.1 #16What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
Canon 50/1.2 L EF lens. Since I bought it, it has only dropped $200 between original new lens price and the current resale price. I believe main reason is that it is still a highly desired lens for wedding and event photographers.
The Canon TSE 24/3.5 II lens also holds its value very well so far, too. Likely reason here is that not many alternatives exist for a T/S lens, and that many use this manual lens on other brand MLCs with adapter.
The Canon TSE 24/3.5 II lens also holds its value very well so far, too. Likely reason here is that not many alternatives exist for a T/S lens, and that many use this manual lens on other brand MLCs with adapter.
Aug 12, 2021 at 11:06 AM
p.1 #17What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
I think EB-1 got it.
Within the realm of a more realistic purchase, I would say the 200 f/1.8L has held its value better than any other consider what it initially cost and its age.
Within the realm of a more realistic purchase, I would say the 200 f/1.8L has held its value better than any other consider what it initially cost and its age.
Aug 12, 2021 at 12:28 PM
p.1 #18What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
The 200mm f/1.8 was for a time selling for more than it did new off the shelf, before the f/2 version came out and relived the high demand. Good copies still demand a premium.
Aug 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM
p.1 #19What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
the telephoto primes I'd say 400mm 2.8, 500mm f4, and 600mm F4 all seem to hold their value quite well
Aug 12, 2021 at 02:02 PM
p.1 #20What Canon lens holds its resale value the best?
The ones you want to buy,new or used.
The ones have the least value you want to sell.
The ones have the least value you want to sell.
Aug 13, 2021 at 12:57 AM