[Martin"ice man"Smyth]

Hi
I could be in the market soon for the above lens,don,t want brand new,but what should/could i expect to pay for a good 2nd hand model, had to sell my trusty 400 D0,a whie back,and the urge for a "Big white un" has returned with a vengeance.

[Highcountry]

Martin, in the US, I have not seen a lot of difference in the pricing between new and used where new can be bought for $5650 USD. I just checked the completed auctions for the 500mm on eBay and there was no advantage to buying used.

Good luck with your quest.

[hollis_f]

I'd have a check with Kerso. When I bought my 300 f2.8 from him earlier this year it was at least £100 cheaper than the second-hand ones I'd seen at the time.

[Roy C]

Originally Posted by hollis_f

I'd have a check with Kerso. When I bought my 300 f2.8 from him earlier this year it was at least £100 cheaper than the second-hand ones I'd seen at the time.

Certainly worth a try Frank but at todays dollar/pound exchange rate the prices in the states are not really any cheaper than the UK so I doubt if Ian's prices are so competitive.

[goodallian]

Ian (Kerso) emailed to say he couldn't compete with current UK prices when I enquired about my 500f4 at the beginning of this month, so went with Warehouse Ex as they price-match. Good luck.
Ian G

[kevindurose]

I got mine from Jacobs, for most things a lot cheaper than Whorehouse express. when i got mine it was £300 cheaper. Delivery is by DHL who normally deliver next day on their 2-3 working day service unless your in Shetland or somewhere similarly remote.

Kev

[paul goode]

Jacobe seem to be the cheapest at the moment, but they haven't got any stock. All the HK dealers are well over £4000 as well whereas not long ago they were about £3600.

I'd guess someone selling one S/H would be looking for about £3300-£3500 which again is considerably more than they were fetching a few months ago

[Roy C]

As the UK suppliers run out of stock and have to replenish I reckon the prices will go up due to the exchange rates - now could be a good time to buy.