Best places for used/refurbished lenses?

rolandct · Jan 9, 2012

What are the more reputable sites to buy used/refurbished lenses? eBay seems littered with sellers with a good price and little rep and sellers with a good rep but selling them basically at the new price.

Thanks,
Roland

tonyjr · Jan 9, 2012

Refurbs = Adorama - they give a years warranty
Used = POTN
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beomagi · Jan 9, 2012

My goto place is KEH.com.

They provide really good service, and imo, underrate the quality of lenses. I'd buy "bargain" class lenses from them without worries.

rolandct · Jan 9, 2012

That's what I'm essentially looking to do, try and get two lower end lenses while I'm still learning (35mm f2 and one other) as I don't want to spend $500+ on a lens until I have much better control and understanding.

rolandct · Jan 9, 2012

Thanks, I'll check those out.

The Mad Kiwi · Jan 9, 2012

tonyjr said:
Refurbs = Adorama - they give a years warranty
Used = POTN

Yeah, Adorama.

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filmluvr · Jan 9, 2012

Their used lenses seem to be consistently under valued. I've heard many people say the lens they got alctually qualified for one or two grades higher.

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http://jackandkelly.zenfolio.com/

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