Has anyone bought used camera lenses on eBay? Just wondering whether it's worth doing or to play it safe and go brand new or even grey market. Does the glass or AF noticeably degrade?
Has anyone bought used camera lenses on eBay? Just wondering whether it's worth doing or to play it safe and go brand new or even grey market. Does the glass or AF noticeably degrade?
Yes but not from eBay. Talk Photography Classifieds and MPB.com.
Currently have a Canon Fd 50mm macro which I use on my Sony. It’s 40 years old and gives very acceptable images.
Ffordes are great for secondhand lens.
Thanks. Any reason you don't use eBay for lenses?Originally Posted by craig1912
I've recently used MPB to great results.
London camera exchange “used” section has always served me well
Mark
Feeling a little nostalgic a few months ago, I bought a couple of 35mm Contax bodies and then sourced a few Zeiss lenses from eBay.
All were very accurately described (e.g."Exc++" etc) and sent from Japan. Great lenses IMHO though perhaps not quite what the OP had in mind.
Last edited by stiglet; 15th May 2019 at 06:47.
No real reason- for some reason just don’t feel as comfortable, but if paid for with Paypal then you do have comeback as a buyer if anything goes wrong.
I’ve bought and sold lenses on eBay w/o problem.
Think certain other categories (mobile phones, computer components, watches) attract scammers and I’d be wary of those.
Last edited by Kingstepper; 15th May 2019 at 11:18.
I sold a Leica Noctilux through ebay a few years ago but insisted that the buyer came to my home to inspect the goods and pay with cash.
Lens can suffer with fungus growth inside but you can see it if you hold the lens up to a light. It is however comparatively rare.
If I was buying, I would use ebay and pay with paypal and hence you have all the protection you need. I would also get the seller to confirm that there are no cracks, fungus or any other defect that requires a repair. That way you got him by the you know what.
Harrison Cameras of Sheffield are good to deal with, I've had various bits from them. They give a 12 month warranty on used equipment.
F.T.F.A.
bought plenty of camera gear off ebay, alot of the big camera shops are on ebay, so you can buy new if you wish
Have a look at eGlobal Central. Their new prices sometimes cheaper than used on eBay.
Presumably a grey importer (which many people don't have an issue with) but worth being aware.
I have, well worth doing. Just check out the seller the best you can. Some are 'proper' camera shops and also list on Ebay.
Nice cameras, I had a 137MD.
I purchased a lens for my Sony 6000 from of all places Computer Exchange, they had one available locally to where I was working at the time and offer a years warranty as well.
I bought a few lenses fro eBay, always turned out just fine. As long as the seller has a good rep you should be fine.
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