Canon 24-105mm
Apr 4, 2012 16:19:11 #
Why are so many Canon lens for sale [24-105mm is] I was going to buy one but I don't know now
Apr 4, 2012 16:40:30 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Like there aren't a lot of cars for sale ??? Oh absolutly don't buy....
Apr 4, 2012 16:42:17 #
Apr 4, 2012 16:53:55 #
William Bennett wrote:
There are many for sale because there are many out there. The Canon 24-105L is one of the premier mid-range "walk-around" zooms, and there are millions of them out there. I want one.Why are so many Canon lens for sale ~24-105mm is~ I was going to buy one but I don't know now
Apr 4, 2012 17:15:42 #
Not only is this a great lens and very flexible, (some folks use it 75%+ of the time) it is packaged with the new Canon 5D MarkIII as a "kit".
Most folks spending $3,500 for a camara body already have this lens or one like it. Those unable to buy just the body get the kit which includes the 24-105 lens for $4,300. That's a good deal for the lens. They then sell the spare lens. If it is in a "white box" (no markings) then it probably came from a kit (some kits have the marked red box that we are used to seeing). The white boxes are the same lens, hood, caps, and same warranty, (as long as it is a U.S. Warranty!!).
Most folks spending $3,500 for a camara body already have this lens or one like it. Those unable to buy just the body get the kit which includes the 24-105 lens for $4,300. That's a good deal for the lens. They then sell the spare lens. If it is in a "white box" (no markings) then it probably came from a kit (some kits have the marked red box that we are used to seeing). The white boxes are the same lens, hood, caps, and same warranty, (as long as it is a U.S. Warranty!!).
Apr 4, 2012 19:45:44 #
Apr 4, 2012 19:46:29 #
Apr 4, 2012 20:30:35 #
Great! That's a good price. B&H sells them for $1,049 for the white box and $1,149 for the retail red box, both USA warranty.
I'm sure you will enjoy this flexible lens. It is tack sharp and I keep it virtually parked on one of my SLRs. Let us know how you like it.
I'm sure you will enjoy this flexible lens. It is tack sharp and I keep it virtually parked on one of my SLRs. Let us know how you like it.
Apr 5, 2012 10:35:42 #
William Bennett wrote:
I just paid $825.00 for mine one hour ago
I bought one about two months ago and paid $930.00. You got a great price. I think you will find you love it. Cheers.
Apr 5, 2012 10:50:11 #
Apr 5, 2012 11:43:48 #
It's a great lens. I bought one when they first came out and it was my favorite "walk about" lens. I let my daughter take it with her on a study abroad trip to Italy 2 years ago and it is still on her camera. Oh well - since she is trying to get a photography business started I think it's more important that she have it. If anybody is "on the fence" about buying on of these lenses I would have no problem recommending it.
Apr 5, 2012 12:01:37 #
William Bennett wrote:
I just paid $825.00 for mine one hour ago
Mind if I ask where you found it for that price? I'm in the market for one also, and $950 is about the best I've found.
Joe
Apr 5, 2012 12:27:54 #
Apr 5, 2012 12:29:32 #
Apr 5, 2012 12:32:16 #
They are on Craigs list here for $800 all day long. All of them are from the 5DIII kit and as stated above and they only wanted the body but the body only is not available so they bought the kit, sell the lens, and break even. I did this with my 7D. I couldn't find the 7D body only for the price I was willing to pay, so I bought the kit with a 28-135mm lens. I sold the lens as factory new with warranty never touched by me, still in the bag for $300. I did better than body only price.
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