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[dmwphoto]

I am looking at a used 500mm P f/4 lens that has some very light scuff/wear marks but pristine glass and neither theseller or I have a value established. Can anyone provide info that would provide a fair basis for both parties?
Dave
The seller is a respected friend of mine.

 

[MParker]

If I recall correctly, the last one I saw for sale was some months ago and it was $1500. I just don't remember its condition. These don't seem to appear very often.

 

[dmwphoto]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the info.
Dave

 

[Tosh]

A friend active on the Cafe sold hers for $1800 about 1 year ago. It was probably in Like New Minus condition. She paid about the same when she bought it (used, too).

 

[dmwphoto]

thanks Glenn!

 

[Pixelographer]

Dave:
My brother bought one a year ago on ebay for about $2200. Got a 1.4 TC with it as well, both in good condition. I just checked ebay and they've sold recently for between $1700 and $2700 depending on condition. Good lens for birds. My brother gets frustrated with lack of af at times but hasn't jumped ship. You might want to consider af-i if you can handle the weight. I bought a 400/2.8/af-i for less than half the cost of an af-s II and it does a great job. KEH has two of these 400's now but the 5/600 af-i's are a rarity.
Best of luck.
Dave

 

[dmwphoto]

Thanks Dave. I recently sold a 500 AFS-I because it was my most expensive glass producing the least of my work. Just looking for a 500 to have when I must have (large mammals etc) without parking a ton of cash.

 

[Chris_B]

I've seen like-new ones for $2,000 Dave. Good luck, you will love the lens.

 

[dmwphoto]

Thanks Chris. You have done some amazing work with your copy