Used lenses
Jul 17, 2022 14:51:57 #
Susan Darrow
Loc: Maryland
Does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-owned lenses from B&H or Adorama? I have been eyeing a Canon 70-300mm L-series, but now production is discontinued and I can’t locate it new anywhere.
Jul 17, 2022 15:01:42 #
Yes, both, and Roberts Used Photo Pro as well, B&H and Roberts several times. Never got a bad lens. You do need to pay attention to the statement of condition and how that compares to your equipment care and standards. Most often they are better than described.
Jul 17, 2022 15:02:32 #
Jul 17, 2022 15:09:31 #
KEH has a nice selection of varying conditions (mostly excellent or better) for $800 to $900. They are usually a little less than the stores. I buy nothing but refurb and used bodies and lenses via the two you mention, KEH, and carefully chosen eBay sellers. No problems thus far in well over fifteen years. I sometimes buy third party insurance. I used that once when I dropped a Nikon A900... no problem there, either.
Jul 17, 2022 15:28:46 #
I have used them regularly. Easy/ good to work with. My one return was handled professionally and without a hitch. No complaints whatsoever!
Jul 17, 2022 15:46:24 #
Susan Darrow wrote:
Does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-owned lenses from B&H or Adorama? I have been eyeing a Canon 70-300mm L-series, but now production is discontinued and I can’t locate it new anywhere.
Check MPB.com
Jul 17, 2022 16:06:48 #
I second Quixdraw's review of Used Photo Pro (Roberts).
I recently purchased a gently used Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 from them and it was EXACTLY as described. It works great and I saved roughly $1000.00 as a result.
I recently purchased a gently used Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 from them and it was EXACTLY as described. It works great and I saved roughly $1000.00 as a result.
Jul 17, 2022 16:10:00 #
Susan Darrow wrote:
Does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-owned lenses from B&H or Adorama? I have been eyeing a Canon 70-300mm L-series, but now production is discontinued and I can’t locate it new anywhere.
I have bought used lenses from B&H and KEH both more than once with good results.
Jul 17, 2022 17:01:57 #
Susan Darrow wrote:
Does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-owned lenses from B&H or Adorama? I have been eyeing a Canon 70-300mm L-series, but now production is discontinued and I can’t locate it new anywhere.
I've owned this lens. It's well-built and a great performer. But, have you considered the equally excellent and newer EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM? This non L lens isn't white painted, is missing the red ring, is smaller, a lot lighter, and best of all: delivers excellent images with Canon's newest IS assistance.
B&H, Adorama, KEH, Roberts and MPB are great places to seek used equipment. You'll pay more for that red-ring and near additional 1 pound of weight for the L lens than than you'll see in the images from the lower cost model.
Jul 17, 2022 20:24:18 #
PoppieJ
Loc: North Georgia
i have bought used from B&H for just about all of my equipment. No problems
Jul 18, 2022 01:46:32 #
Both are reputable. Also KEH and MPB are good for used equip. That's actually all I buy and ive had great experiences.
Jul 18, 2022 01:48:31 #
Quixdraw wrote:
Yes, both, and Roberts Used Photo Pro as well, B&H and Roberts several times. Never got a bad lens. You do need to pay attention to the statement of condition and how that compares to your equipment care and standards. Most often they are better than described.
So true! KEH "Bargain" stuff is usually, for me anyway, always in great shape.
Jul 18, 2022 06:24:28 #
Jul 18, 2022 07:10:57 #
Susan Darrow wrote:
Does anyone have any experience purchasing pre-owned lenses from B&H or Adorama? I have been eyeing a Canon 70-300mm L-series, but now production is discontinued and I can’t locate it new anywhere.
I have purchased used equipment, lenses and cameras, from KEH, Roberts, National Camera Exchange and Ebay. Only had one issue and returned a lens to Ebay, never to the other three. B&H and Adarama are also very reliable companies, so I don't think you will have any issues in purchse, or return is problems.
Jul 18, 2022 07:59:52 #
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