Asking Price For 500L?

Quick question if I may ... what would be a reasonable asking price be for a 500L f/4L in good condition about 5 years old?

Richard

A search on ebay can give an impression of prices asked:

http://photography.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=canon+500mm&_sacat=3323&Lens%2520Brand=Canon&Maximum%2520Aperture=f%252F4&For%2520Camera%2520Brand=Canon&_dmpt=Camera_Lenses&Lens%2520Type=Telephoto&_odkw=&_osacat=3323&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1311

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Reasonable? It depends on which side of the deal you are, seller or buyer.

The 500mm IS is a very desired lens and it is hard to find on the second hand market. At least here in Europe, it is not easily available from many dealers either.

Recently, I have sold my 7 year old lens in excellent condition for 4750 EUR (current new price in Europe is about 6300 EUR, much less than 7 years ago, when it was almost 7000 EUR).

Thanks.

Richard

Don't forget that unlike cars, used lens prices are much more driven by conditon than age.
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