Used Lens Buying Guide Posted!

Dashken · 11th Mar 2005, 12:21 AM

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about!

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide!

Dashken · 23rd Mar 2005, 10:52 PM

The guide has just been updated!

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about!

Here are the updates:-

Loose switches
Dust inside the lens
Oily aperture blades
Sticky aperture blades
Eroded lens coatings

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Part 2!

Dashken · 26th Apr 2005, 11:44 PM

The guide has just been updated!

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about!

We have released the third and final part of the guide with the following updates:-

Scratched lens elements
Chipped lens elements
Loose elements
Worn or damaged focusing helicoid
Lens fungus
Buying lens online
Avoiding fraud

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide!

Dashken · 13th Oct 2005, 10:17 PM

The guide has just been updated!

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about!

We have released the third and final part of the guide with the following updates:-

Added the Damaged Zoom Action section in Page 4.
Added the Separated Lens Elements section in Page 8.

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 1.1!

Dashken · 20th Jun 2007, 12:16 AM

This update includes the revamp of the entire guide with re-edited photos and an improved layout.

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead. Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about.

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 2.0

Dashken · 31st May 2008, 11:13 PM

With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not.

But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead. Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about.

Here's a quote from the article :-

Quote:

"Lenses are not cheap and that's a fact. Good lenses can cost anywhere from a thousand dollars to a few thousand dollars. Budding photographers will discover that the cost of the SLR or DSLR body is nothing compared to the cost of buying lenses for the camera. Even cheap telephoto and wide angle lenses can cost a few hundred dollars each."

Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 3.0

Mac Daddy · 1st Jun 2008, 04:34 AM

Nice update

ChampionLLY · 2nd Jun 2008, 01:05 AM

great guide, i know sh!t about SLRs, now i'm tempted to discard my camera phone & get one of those..

Adrian Wong · 11th Jun 2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

great guide, i know sh!t about SLRs, now i'm tempted to discard my camera phone & get one of those..

Well, it's just a guide on how you can select good second-hand lens. If you can afford it, new lenses are always nice.

But don't worry so much about the camera. I've learned that the photographer is definitely more important than the camera.

11th Mar 2005, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,722 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Used Lens Buying Guide Posted! With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not. But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about! Link : Used Lens Buying Guide! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings Last edited by Dashken : 2nd Jun 2008 at 03:24 PM.

23rd Mar 2005, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,722 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Used Lens Buying Guide Part 2! The guide has just been updated! With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not. But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about! Here are the updates:- Loose switches Dust inside the lens Oily aperture blades Sticky aperture blades Eroded lens coatings Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Part 2! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

26th Apr 2005, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,722 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	3rd and Final Part of Used Lens Buying Guide Posted! The guide has just been updated! With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not. But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about! We have released the third and final part of the guide with the following updates:- Scratched lens elements Chipped lens elements Loose elements Worn or damaged focusing helicoid Lens fungus Buying lens online Avoiding fraud Link : Used Lens Buying Guide! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

13th Oct 2005, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,722 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 1.1 Posted! The guide has just been updated! With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not. But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead! Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about! We have released the third and final part of the guide with the following updates:- Added the Damaged Zoom Action section in Page 4. Added the Separated Lens Elements section in Page 8. Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 1.1! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings Last edited by Dashken : 31st May 2008 at 11:16 PM.

20th Jun 2007, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,722 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 2.0 This update includes the revamp of the entire guide with re-edited photos and an improved layout. With digital SLR cameras so affordable now, it's inevitable for techies and budding photographers alike to snap them up like hot cakes. But while the cameras are cheap, the lenses are not. But fret not, because you can actually buy used lenses instead. Used lenses are a real bargain but there are some things you should be aware before you buy them. And that's what this guide is all about. Link : Used Lens Buying Guide Rev. 2.0 __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings Last edited by Dashken : 31st May 2008 at 11:15 PM.

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