"Elliott, Rolland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked:
>What is a good used price for a 600mm f/4 L USM lens? I was offered one
>for $3750. Is this a good price?
In the UK they are usually around 3500 UKP and given US prices usually
equate US$ prices, you've probably found a reasonably priced one. Depends
on the condition of course - if its been used professionally it might look
like my 300 - battered to hell!
>I'm coming from a Nikon background where all the AFS lenses are expensive
>so that's why I'm going Canon.
Interesting - they are about on par with Canon in the UK. But you don't
see used AF-S Nikkors anywhere near as often over here. Interesting to
read about this new verison of their 300 AF-S - about a pound lighter.
>I'd like to get the IS version, but probably can't justify or afford the
>extra $5000 for one.
I wanted to buy the IS version of the 300 but I simply couldn't justify
the price. Maybe when used ones appear, I'll reconsider. The availability
of the IS verison has certainly pushed the price of the non-IS down - you
can now buy Ex++ examples for around 2200 UKP. IMHO there's absolutely no
point buying lenses like this new (unless you absolutely need the latest
version) - you can save a forture buying used and all my EOS gear was
bought used.
>How does the focus speed of this older lens compare to the newer IS
>version when used on the EOS 1-V?
Sorry - no idea. I believe all the IS versions are not quite as sharp
because of the extra optics but I very much doubt anyone could see the
difference in the results.
Chris.
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