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second hand lenses

PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:13 pm
by zeddy
i am looking at buying a second hand 70-200 f2.8 usm lens,what things should i be carefull of.what question should i ask the seller.
thanks zsolt

PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:21 pm
by Kyle
I just sold one to a friend for $1k flat :)

Marks on glass obviously
Noisy USM motor
Sticky focus/zoom rings
Date code, get the newest one you can
Damage to terminals on bayonet fitting

Thats the obvious stuff :)

Oh, and dont pay more than $1300 for one s/h obviously :)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:29 pm
by zeddy
i have made an offer of $850
zsolt

PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:34 pm
by Kyle
What's the condition like? age?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:22 pm
by zeddy
just sent him a heap of question and i am waiting to hear from him
zsolt