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How Much Value Does a Lens Loose If the Auto-Focus No Longer Works?

Started Jun 29, 2014 | Discussions thread
MFog Regular Member • Posts: 160
Re: How Much Value Does a Lens Loose If the Auto-Focus No Longer Works?

Lenses are usually reparable for some time after they are current. One trick i use to get my gear on the cheap is to buy gear with issues and get them fixed. This lens, for instance, will be lucky to fetch $500 with the bad af. They are selling for $1,000-$1,100 used and working . You can get it fixed for $287 http://www.unitedcamera.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=180#ShowSelections. Meaning , if you spend less than $300, you are adding $5-600 in your sale price. If you don't want to, contact me and i will give you $ 500 for the lens.

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