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GrimJeeper
01-13-2006, 09:14 AM
I'm looking to purchase a pretty serious lens for my budget and I would like to know of some reputable places from which to purchase used lenses. There are a lot of places to buy used equipment on line and I'm sure many are less than trustworthy when it comes to getting what you pay for. Any suggestions?

By the way, if anyone has a Canon EF mount L series 70-200 2.8 or 80-200 2.8 (with or without IS) or a Canon EF mount L series 135 2.0 prime for sale, I'd like to chat.

TenD
01-13-2006, 09:20 AM
KEH is a good source for used equipment. http://www.keh.com/hmpg/index.cfm
I have also heard good things about Adorama.

Chucko
01-13-2006, 09:49 AM
I've had very good luck with purchases from private parties on the Fred Miranda forums. Only one questionable deal out of about a dozen to date.

Rhys
01-13-2006, 10:12 AM
KEH gets my vote. I can't say that I could tell the difference between my 2nd hand lenses and new. They were that good. Plus they were between 30 and 50 percent less than new and the big bonus - none of these damned rebates to fiddle around with.

GrimJeeper
01-13-2006, 10:13 AM
I appreciate the first hand experiences. Thank you for responding so quickly. I'm heading straight from here to KEH!