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06/13/2008 12:35:13 PM · #1 |
| The lens is one-year old accdg. to the seller. He said that he's only selling because is now redundant to his 24-70mm for his D3. Should I go for it? |
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06/13/2008 12:38:58 PM · #2 |
| Only if you can test it first. That is quite the deal. |
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06/13/2008 12:45:07 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Only if you can test it first. That is quite the deal. |
He wanted to meet today in about 1.5 hours from now and I don't have my camera with me. He said that he had about 25 inquiries but no serious ones/ no follow throughs. I watched his post and how his price went from $1000 to $900 to $800 and then I offered $750 and he took it. Maybe I can just call him and ask him to bring his camera so that I can test. Thanks for the feedback! :) |
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06/13/2008 12:50:50 PM · #4 |
| Yeah for sure and good luck! It is a fine lens! |
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06/13/2008 03:25:59 PM · #5 |
I'm usually surprised at the variation in price I see for the 17-55. I agree $750 is pretty reasonable, if not lower than usual, for a one-year-old sample. I'm sure you've already done your homework, but just to mention -- as it seems to be a "sleeper" deal -- Adorama carries this lens (new, USA version) for right at $1,000. That's where I got mine. Freakin' workhorse of a concert/theatre lens.
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06/13/2008 03:55:09 PM · #6 |
great lens & i had to dump mine for the same reason (though i'm still waiting my 24-70)
got $900 for it 2yrs old !! (paid 1700 though there were bigger exchange issues 2 yrs ago.)
so i think 750 is a steal .. |
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06/13/2008 05:09:50 PM · #7 |
$900 is a fair price. I've seen good deals in the $800-$850 range. For $750, it's a bargain as long as the lens checks out.
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06/13/2008 05:19:06 PM · #8 |
I love this lens.. I paid $1100 US new but got the 3 year plan...Very solid lens and if the shot is there, you'll get it.
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06/16/2008 09:29:29 AM · #9 |
Thank you so much all!
I bought the lens and it is great.. I only managed to test it using our cat! Hoping to shoot more and then get back to joining challenges here. |
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