What is a fair price for a NIKON 500MM AF-S (original not the II)

[Chris_B]

I saw an add for a AF-S 500/4 D IF-ED in very good condition for $4,300. Is this a good price considering that it is the older version?

 

[Nancy Elwood]

I would say that is a bit high. My AFSII was $5000. I have seen the AFSI for sale for around $4000. Hope this helps. It is a great lens, but just remember if anything happens to it that needs repair Nikon has no more parts for these lenes.

Nancy

 

[Greg_B]

I would say that is a bit high. My AFSII was $5000. I have seen the AFSI for sale for around $4000. Hope this helps. It is a great lens, but just remember if anything happens to it that needs repair Nikon has no more parts for these lenes.

Nancy

I believe the parts for AF-I lenses are no longer available for repairs...AF-S should still be ok to get repaired.

Greg

 

[Pixelographer]

range of prices for the original af-s 500mm in early-mid 2008 were 3600 to 4300 on ebay, Nikonians, and here
af-i versions no longer supported by nikon

 

[Frits]

I paid $ 3,900 for my AF-S 400mm 2.8 last year.
Great condition, with trunk case etc.
I think that was a pretty good deal.

 

[wembley]

I paid $ 3,900 for my AF-S 400mm 2.8 last year.
Great condition, with trunk case etc.
I think that was a pretty good deal.

thats a tremendous price. Well Done.

Cheers
wembley

 

[Frits]

Oops, I just realized the OP asked about a 500mm (not a 400mm) - sorry :redface:

 

[Chris_B]

Thanks for the help. It sounds like that price is the high end of the scale. I'll wait until a better offer comes along plus I would prefer an AF-S II.

 

[Jonathan F/2]

AFS-II version is much lighter. Those old AFS lenses are bricks, but some still consider them the sharpest!

 

[kiwi]

I paid $ 3,900 for my AF-S 400mm 2.8 last year.
Great condition, with trunk case etc.
I think that was a pretty good deal.

I'll offer you $4000 :tongue:

 

[RKnecht]

IMO, it all depends on the condition of the lens. I have found a few 500 AF-S V1s for sale for about $4500. AF-S IIs seem to go for $5000-$5500 in excellent shape. The only difference in the 2 are minimum focusing distance and weight. IQ and focus speed are the same from what I have read.