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Canada - Online Options for the XF 18-55mm lens

Started Jan 5, 2021 | Questions thread
Papa48
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Re: Canada - Online Options for the XF 18-55mm lens

keraladelicacy wrote:

Hey All,

I have been using the 15-45mm kit lens on my XT30, but am now beginning to get annoyed by the power zoom feature. I am considering trading the lens in for the 18-55mm lens and hence had a couple of questions in relation to this:

(1) Does anyone know what could explain the price difference on Amazon for this lens?

Listing 1 - XF18-55mm f/2.8 for CDN 530

Listing 2 - XF18-55mm f/2.8 for CDN 939

I can understand some variation, but the first option is nearly 50% off the 2nd. How is this possible?

(2) Is Kjiji my best bet for used lenses or are there other more reliable/safer options? My only concern with buying a used lense is the possibility of ending up with a lemon.

Thanks!

Your two listings represent different dealers under the Amazon agreement. One might supply your item as new and unopened with the manufacturer warranty, the other not. You can also check their feedback and read reviews by consumers. Sometimes a deal that’s too good to be true is just that. The XF 18-55 is an expensive lens. I think mine was well worth it.

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