RichJ207 Loc: Sammamish, WA

A friend has the above camera and lens in excellent condition with all caps, branded strap, battery w/cover, battery charger, data cable, A/V cable, owners manual, all original documentation and the original box. He is asking $595. Does that sound like a reasonable price for me to pay, assuming it satisfies my requirements?

rcarol

No, too much.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Go to KEH.com and you'll see the body runs about $200 and the lens about $200, each used, with 6-month warranties and free returns within 2-weeks, no questions asked. Offer $350 and negotiate from there, if you are interested in purchasing.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

Ok, you got the straight skinny from CHG_Canon. I will add, I never buy anything from a true friend. That can lead to future resentment if stuff goes bad. Think about it - your not getting a warranty - so you could put together a better buy for better equipment on the “grey market” :).

RichJ207 Loc: Sammamish, WA

OK,

I appreciate your responses and I will not make the purchase.

Thanks,

Please consider the post closed.

Rich

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

I assume it the original 18-135. There are two newer and better versions. If its the original version, then this combo is priced way too high. If by chance its the latest USM version of that lens, which currently sells new for $600, then the price for this combo is more much reasonable, although still a bit on the high side.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Of course we don't know which version of the 18-135 is being offered. Because the 60D is 9 years old I think most of us would assume it's the original micro motor version. However, it could also be the latest USM version in which case the price, while perhaps still a bit high, is much more reasonable.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Sounds like quite a bit for such old camera, but if it is in excellent condition, it could serve you for a good long time. So, if that would make it worth to you, go for it. I do not know the 18-135mm lens, I do know the 28-135, that's a decent lens.

miked46 Loc: Winter Springs, Florida

It is a very good camera and lens combo, but I would tell him $400 tops.

Mick 53 Loc: Minneapolis

Hello Rich,
I have been shooting my 60D since it came out and love it. I also have the 70D which does better in low light and is faster with updated features. I think the price is a little high. I would favor spending a little more and choose the 70 D or the 80D and you will be more satisfied. I would do some comparison shopping. Good Luck

RichJ207 Loc: Sammamish, WA

Thanks to all for taking time to give me great input. I’m going to pass on this purchase and keep the friend!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

I see you've closed this, already, Rich, but, I just wanted to tell you I also own that camera, and consider it my PRO rig. It's a very large camera (5.8") and quite heavy, so, with an 18-135 lens attached (mine uses a Tokina 16.5-135 AT-X - very similar) it is a behemoth to carry around. It does have the fully- articulating screen (first semi-pro Canon to incorporate this feature) but, the later 70D and 80D also make the screen Touch, as well. But, both of them are a wee bit more expensive. A better compromise, overall - is the much NEWER 77D - which has those features, along with the top-deck LCD - which its Rebel twin - the T7i - lacks. Both of these are much more compact, and easier to carry around than the others. Also, you could pick up the 77D right now, for just $700. The 18-135 IS USM lens is one of the best lenses Canon has EVER produced for their APS-C line. The older versions are not up to par with it. The newer one can be picked up for $500. If you bought the two (77D & lens) together, you would get a nice break. Just one thing - the 18-135 IS USM is a superb lens for stills. If you envision doing movies more than stills - you'd be better off with the 18-135 STM lens - which incorporates a Stepper Motor - better for video ….

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chris, it's interesting how perceptions about size and weight differ I have a 60D and I do not consider it a behemoth all. In fact it's noticeably smaller and lighter than my Canon 7D Mark II. And the Canon 18-135 is no heavier than any of my normal lenses and half the weight of most of them. For me a behemoth might be a Canon 1dx Mark II with a Canon 24-70 f/2.8 attached.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Mark … I think it's the Tokina which creates that perception. I also have it on my D7000, and although that camera's only slightly heavier than the D7100 I also have, the difference in the weight is quite noticeable. The D7100 has "parked" on it - the 16-85VR - another heavy lens. Whatever, the Nikon rigs are much more manageable in the field than the 60D with that Tokina - which is quite cumbersome in use - OUT THERE. So, it's now been re-delegated as a studio camera, only - where it does an absolutely magnificent job!!!

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Some people are also more sensitive to the weight than others, especially as we age.