Canon AE-1 PROGRAM SLR & Additional Lens - Any Ideas on Value please? (1 Viewer)

[John Bullfinch]

Hi

I am not a photographer, but due to my love of wildlife a member of my family asked me if I had any idea how much their old camera is worth (they assumed I would know).

They have the following;

Canon AE1 Program SLR with standard lens
Tokina 100mm-300mm f/5.6 zoom lens
Tokina 1.5 Tele-Converter

Does anyone have any idea what the above is worth - all in excellant condition.

Many thanks for any help/info.

John

 

[Anon2020]

I’ve no idea what they’re worth however I suggest you do what I did when I recently sold a large quantity of camera gear - go onto Ebay, check the prices for which “sold” items were sold for and work out the average price.

I would think the AE1 is quite sought after, the Tokina lenses less so.

 

[John Bullfinch]

Thanks Anon2020. Yeah, that was my next step but was hoping someone on here would have a rough idea. I take it Tokina lenses are not the greatest then.....? Thanks again.

 

[Anon2020]

I did work in the photographic trade many years ago and was also a keen photographer.

I would say that Tokina lenses were decent quality mid-range independent lenses but not on a par with Tamron or Vivitar for example.

You should also check whether the foam light-proofing strips in the camera have not degraded as the camera will be almost 40 years old and make sure the battery has not leaked and damaged the camera.

 

[John Bullfinch]

Thanks once again Anon2020. I will check the strips you mention. I know the battery was removed at the time it ceased to be used so thankfully they dont need to worry about that! Cheers.