Lens Arrived from MPB
Sep 1, 2022 07:55:47 #
My Nikon Z 24-200mm lens arrived yesterday. FedEx was a day late delivering, but it was still a fast delivery - five days. Although it's listed as "Used," it looks new. Everything in the Nikon box looks like it was never touched. The items are wrapped and taped just like they left the factory.
It works fine on the Z fc and the Z6 II. I saved about $150, and the lens has zero clicks on it, so it had never been used.
MPB received my three old cameras and lenses yesterday, and they'll get back to me when they evaluate them. Money in - money out.
EDIT: MPB offered me $100 for my Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED lens. KEH offered $222.00. KEH has a better system for entering items. I could click on items in a long list - case, cap, two caps, etc. They also provide room for comments. For example, I can tell them that this was New Old Stock, and I was the first owner. The shipping is free via FedEx, and there is a FedEx drop-off store less than a mile from my house.
It works fine on the Z fc and the Z6 II. I saved about $150, and the lens has zero clicks on it, so it had never been used.
MPB received my three old cameras and lenses yesterday, and they'll get back to me when they evaluate them. Money in - money out.
EDIT: MPB offered me $100 for my Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED lens. KEH offered $222.00. KEH has a better system for entering items. I could click on items in a long list - case, cap, two caps, etc. They also provide room for comments. For example, I can tell them that this was New Old Stock, and I was the first owner. The shipping is free via FedEx, and there is a FedEx drop-off store less than a mile from my house.
Sep 1, 2022 08:03:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My Nikon Z 24-200mm lens arrived yesterday. FedEx... (show quote)
How bout some pics ?
Sep 1, 2022 08:12:58 #
starlifter wrote:
How bout some pics ?
Sure!
I'd post pictures that I took with this lens, but why bother? I mean, really. They'd just be pictures.
Sep 1, 2022 08:34:22 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Sure!
I'd post pictures that I took with this lens, but why bother? I mean, really. They'd just be pictures.
I'd post pictures that I took with this lens, but why bother? I mean, really. They'd just be pictures.
Funny guy!
Sep 1, 2022 08:54:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Sure!
I'd post pictures that I took with this lens, but why bother? I mean, really. They'd just be pictures.
I'd post pictures that I took with this lens, but why bother? I mean, really. They'd just be pictures.
Interesting, Nikon Z lenses don't look like Nikon Lenses (since 1959). They look like Fujifilm X lenses. Do I miss click stops.
Sep 1, 2022 09:46:09 #
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Sep 1, 2022 10:18:23 #
Congratulations on your lens. I got the identical lens from KEH day before yesterday. I've read some of the reviews by Hogan and Rockwell. I noticed both commented on chromatic aberration. Rockwell was a bit more effusive in his praise, while Hogan, as usual, was a bit more pointed in his criticism.
I bought the lens to use as a "walk-around" lens for both my Z7 and Z5 cameras. I shot some photos @ f/8 and f/11 of my neighbor's sunflowers, and the copy I have seems pretty crisp, even out to the edges, and I used a variety of lengths, from 50-135mm.
I've never been a fan-boy of the "super zooms". Any zoom which goes much further than 3x-4x, seems a stretch when it comes to lens design. But that's me.
Good luck with your copy.
I bought the lens to use as a "walk-around" lens for both my Z7 and Z5 cameras. I shot some photos @ f/8 and f/11 of my neighbor's sunflowers, and the copy I have seems pretty crisp, even out to the edges, and I used a variety of lengths, from 50-135mm.
I've never been a fan-boy of the "super zooms". Any zoom which goes much further than 3x-4x, seems a stretch when it comes to lens design. But that's me.
Good luck with your copy.
Sep 1, 2022 11:17:32 #
pendennis wrote:
Congratulations on your lens. I got the identical... (show quote)
I'm satisfied with the results. I'm not doing photography to make money, so as long as I'm happy, everything's fine.
Sep 2, 2022 05:44:25 #
Sep 2, 2022 07:55:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My Nikon Z 24-200mm lens arrived yesterday. FedEx... (show quote)
I hope you enjoy the new lens as much as I enjoy mine. Sounds like yours was unused as the seller probably found a better alternative. I have heard stories where people are off loading the 24-200 for the newer 24-120. I use mine for my enjoyment, like you, not to make money. Also, good luck on your trade values. I once had a similar experience with MPB on a sale to them , but slightly different. I wanted to sell them a Fuji XE3, but their examination said there were marks on the sensor that they could not remove with cleaning, and sent the unit back to me. I tested it over and over, and could not see the marks. I sent it to Fuji for an exam, they found nothing, and returned the unit to me. I then sent it to KEH, who placed an excellent rating on it, and promptly paid me. Go figure. All of my other transactions with MPB have been flawless.
Sep 2, 2022 08:52:12 #
RKL349 wrote:
I then sent it to KEH, who placed an excellent rating on it, and promptly paid me. Go figure. All of my other transactions with MPB have been flawless.
It's good there are two buyers of used gear, and we can get prices online.
Sep 2, 2022 09:07:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm satisfied with the results. I'm not doing photography to make money, so as long as I'm happy, everything's fine.
Sep 2, 2022 10:02:01 #
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