It's alright. Been playing with cams since 1980 still had to go online to make sure of the DOF lever placement before I posted.wow... didn't know this when i was playing with a fren's FM2... my bad
Buying 2nd hand lenses
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meaning to say at 18mm, nt necessary can achieve f5.6 but must achieve f3.5?
and at 55mm, nt necessary can achieve f3.5 but must achieve f5.6?
Base on my understanding.
Meaning at 18mm max aperture opening at f3.5, you want to shoot at f5.6 also can.
For 55mm, max aperture at f5.6, cannot go to f3.5.
Meaning at 18mm max aperture opening at f3.5, you want to shoot at f5.6 also can.
For 55mm, max aperture at f5.6, cannot go to f3.5.
ha ha! then we can start a most wanted list with pictures
Haha, later the seller is some one unexpected like a Minister or something. Haha like the president is a photographer. Woah how to bargain like dat?
Cowz.
Greetings all!
i'm a newbie to CS n photography in general. just a quick qn for all u old birds. :bsmilie: as mentioned above u can ask for lens code to check age of lens.. how do u go bout doin that? on the canon website or thru the warranty registration or etc? many thanks for your help!!
hi there, i think this link can help you :
for canon : http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/DATECODE.HTM
for nikon : http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html
cheers !
for canon : http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/DATECODE.HTM
for nikon : http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html
cheers !
With all the query and hassle to the seller ... the item sold to the next fast user .... good luck
I suppose you don't get much cash back for selling lenses in HK. They have a whole street filled with 2nd camera shops. There's so much of stock that i suppose it's surprising to find something overpriced or not worth getting there? (Of course the stock must be in good condition).
Cowz.
:bigeyes:IC !!! I don't think its legal to do so. Maybe can ask the person to write a short note of selling with his sign and ic number will do. haha. any lawyers here???
I suppose that you would be up the seller/buyer to discuss among themselves of the transaction details isn't it?
Cowz.
Hi, newbie here. Is there such practice for people who bought 2nd hand lens that still has warranty to bring the lens down to the respective brands' service center and request a check on its mechanism, something which can't be detect on the outside...?
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YOu can read the following about fungus in the lens... once you know what it looks like... it is not too difficult to identify them
http://www.chem.helsinki.fi/~toomas/photo/fungus/
Don't think there is such a practice to bring a lens back to check if it is still under warranty
Refer to the price guide :http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124
Call up store to check on new price. Not much point buying a 2nd hand lens that is almost as expensive as getting from shop.
Search thru the B&S section for history price. Take it witha pince of salt. Some prices might be inflated.
Search the seller past sale thread. To get an idea on how he priced his item and his reputation. If he has been selling the same lens for the longest time, chances are his lens is lemon or his price is unrealistic.
** Good thing CS don't delete the sale thread**
Call up store to check on new price. Not much point buying a 2nd hand lens that is almost as expensive as getting from shop.
Search thru the B&S section for history price. Take it witha pince of salt. Some prices might be inflated.
Search the seller past sale thread. To get an idea on how he priced his item and his reputation. If he has been selling the same lens for the longest time, chances are his lens is lemon or his price is unrealistic.
** Good thing CS don't delete the sale thread**
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