Nikon D300: I have a friend that wants to sell me her Nikon equipment. She has a D300, “300 mm zoom”, 60mm macro and a Tamron fisheye. I have not seen this equipment yet, but am...

Rodwil

I have a friend that wants to sell me her Nikon equipment. She has a D300, “300 mm zoom”, 60mm macro and a Tamron fisheye. I have not seen this equipment yet, but am wondering a fair price to offer without insulting her. I realize there are several factors in determining a fair offer, and I really do not need this camera. I was going to offer $300.00 and pass it along to my grandchild. Help me determine a fair offer. Thanks in advance.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Rodwil wrote:

I have a friend that wants to sell me her Nikon equipment. She has a D300, “300 mm zoom”, 60mm macro and a Tamron fisheye. I have not seen this equipment yet, but am wondering a fair price to offer without insulting her. I realize there are several factors in determining a fair offer, and I really do not need this camera. I was going to offer $300.00 and pass it along to my grandchild. Help me determine a fair offer. Thanks in advance.

With due respect how can any of us give an estimate when we do not know the condition of the camera or lenses, don't have any idea what exact lenses she has and so on. Your offer of $300.00 may well be quite fair to both of you but who can say with the little information you have given us?

Dennis

Rodwil

Agreed, but this is all the information that I have and she is asking for an offer. I just need an educated opinion based on this info. Thanks

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

You can get a used D300 from MPB for $130, from KEH for $179, and from EBay for $200. These are Body only prices. The camera is over 10 years old, and has 12.3 megapixels sensor. The better camera is the D300-S. One advantage the camera has, is the internal focus motor. And it can accommodate Nikon Legacy Manual Focus Lenses. For your information, I would want a shutter count clicks on that camera before purchasing it. Good luck on your decision.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

Yes, find out the shutter count first. The shutter is rated to 150,000 on the D300.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

$300 is fair for the bundle, but is it worth it? The body is ancient technology for DLSRs. You need to doublecheck the battery status and any limits on the CF cards it accepts. You may need to throw in a bit more money to make it useful to pass along to someone with no experience. The lenses are worthwhile and really the only items 'worth' buying. Being an advanced model, is it (or any DLSR) a good match to the skills and interest of your grandchild?

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

mas24 wrote:

You can get a used D300 from MPB for $130, from KEH for $179, and from EBay for $200. These are Body only prices. The camera is over 10 years old, and has 12.3 megapixels sensor. The better camera is the D300-S. One advantage the camera has, is the internal focus motor. And it can accommodate Nikon Legacy Manual Focus Lenses. For your information, I would want a shutter count clicks on that camera before purchasing it. Good luck on your decision.

KEH is a great place to check.
One clarification: Both D300 models have internal focus motors.
The 300s model has video capability.

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

Rodwil wrote:

I have a friend that wants to sell me her Nikon equipment. She has a D300, “300 mm zoom”, 60mm macro and a Tamron fisheye. I have not seen this equipment yet, but am wondering a fair price to offer without insulting her. I realize there are several factors in determining a fair offer, and I really do not need this camera. I was going to offer $300.00 and pass it along to my grandchild. Help me determine a fair offer. Thanks in advance.

I would pass on this. The D300 is old and heavy. It uses CF cards and the viewing screen is pretty small compared to today’s cameras and your grandchild’s phone. It’s an odd assortment of lenses for a kid getting started. Let it go.
...Cam

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Quite a strange bundle - not really suited to a beginner. Best to say no thanks.

BebuLamar

I wonder if the D300 supports the E type lenses?

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

Rodwil wrote:

I have a friend that wants to sell me her Nikon equipment. She has a D300, “300 mm zoom”, 60mm macro and a Tamron fisheye. I have not seen this equipment yet, but am wondering a fair price to offer without insulting her. I realize there are several factors in determining a fair offer, and I really do not need this camera. I was going to offer $300.00 and pass it along to my grandchild. Help me determine a fair offer. Thanks in advance.

The d300 is a great camera, don’t let its age discourage you, I still use my d300s daily,

letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

CHG_CANON wrote:

$300 is fair for the bundle, but is it worth it? The body is ancient technology for DLSRs. You need to doublecheck the battery status and any limits on the CF cards it accepts. You may need to throw in a bit more money to make it useful to pass along to someone with no experience. The lenses are worthwhile and really the only items 'worth' buying. Being an advanced model, is it (or any DLSR) a good match to the skills and interest of your grandchild?

It may be ancient but still a great camera, I use one often and 12.5 Mp is more than enough.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Sounds to me like the lenses alone are worth $300. That macro alone sells used for $200.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

If you buy a camera from keh or mpb you get a 6 month or one year warranty. I would want those lenses for a beginner. Get a camera with a 35mm 1.4 lens or an 18-200mm zoom lens. BTW people are using their cell phones to photograph.

Paulco2 Loc: Gettysburg PA

A fair offer would depend on the lenses involved. If the 300 mm zoom is the AF-S NIKKOR 18-300 3.5-5.6, that lens (new) sold for just short of $1000 two years ago when I got mine but there are much less expensive lenses available.

I would suggest asking the seller what they consider a fair price and going from there.