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

Started Jan 5, 2021 | Questions thread
BJ60EH Regular Member • Posts: 137
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!

Another Canadian here!

Personally I find $939 a lot of money for the 18-55. You could almost buy 3 used ones for that price (even though used prices in Canada are ridiculous, you can find good deals if you look around). I just sold mine for $350CAD.

Or for $140 more you could buy a new 16-80 with WR, longer range and depending who you talk to (and how much of a pixel peeper you are), similar or better IQ.

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