Used Gear Sales Downturn
After two years of frantic action on the BAA Used Gear Page things slowed down a lot in October. Perhaps because of an excess of supply as more folks are switching to various micro four-thirds gear to save weight. When supply exceeds demand prices drop. Right now it is a buyer’s market; have at it!
In spite of the above, multiple IPT veteran Shelly Goldstein sold his Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Super Telephoto lens in like-new condition for $9,399 in today before it was even listed …
Enjoy game 7.
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens
Price Reduced $501 on November 1, 2017.
Steve Cashell is offering a Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens in near-mint condition for a very low $7898 (was $8399). The sale includes the rear lens cap, the E-180C front lens cover, the lens trunk with both keys, a Really Right Stuff LCF-51 lens foot, a Camo LensCoat, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only.
Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Steve via e-mail or by phone at 1-734-693-4242 (Eastern time).
I owned and used the super-sharp 800mm f/5.6, often with a 1.4X TC, as my go-to super-telephoto lens for almost five years. If you work with birds that are tough to approach and have trouble making sharp images with the 2X III TC, this lens should have your name on it. The 800/5.6 is great from the car or from a blind. I was astounded when I counted to learn that 15 of the 67 images in my San Diego exhibit were created with my 800 … Note that the 800 and a 7D Mark II get you out to 1280mm. Add the 1.4X III TC and you wind up at 1792mm, almost 36X … They 800s sell new right now for $12,999 from B&H. B&H has a used one in similar condition for the insanely high price of $9,499.95. Steve’s lens is an amazing buy. artie
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens (the “old five”)
Shelly Goldstein is also offering a Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens (the “old five”) in excellent condition with extras for the very low price of $3899. The sale includes a Vested interest Xtrahand vest with the large rear pocket for the 500 (also in excellent condition; photos of the vest are available upon request), a LensCoat, the RRS LCF-50 Arca style replacement foot, an Op/Tech foam lens hoodie, the Don Zeck Lens Cap, the original foot, the rear lens cap, and all the original stuff including the lens trunk and the tough leather front lens cover, and insured ground shipping via Fedex to US addresses only. The lens will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Shelly via e-mail or by phone at 646-423-0392 (EST).
The 500mm f/4 lenses have been the world’s most popular telephoto lenses for birds, nature, wildlife, and sports for many decades. I owned and used and loved my “old five” for many years. If you don’t have the cash for the 500 II and can handle the additional 1 1/2 pounds, then this is your best super-telephoto option. Most everyone can produce sharp images with this lens and the 1.4X III TC. Folks with excellent sharpness techniques can do the same with the 2X III TC. artie
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Price Reduced $500 on November 1, 2017.
Gary Wade is offering a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens in very near-mint condition for the record-low BAA price of $7449 (was $7949). The sale includes the rear lens cap, the lens trunk, the lens hood, the wide strap, the front lens cover, a Lens Coat, a TravelCoat, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Gary via e-mail or by phone at 1-530-340-1428 (Pacific time).
This fast, super-sharp, relatively lightweight (8.49 pounds) super-telephoto lens (the Nikon version weighs 10.2 pounds) is a versatile lens for wildlife photographers, especially for those who live in the West and do large mammals in low light. And it is hugely popular with sports photographers. For bird photographers working at close range at feeder set-ups will really love the 3m (9.8 feet) close focus. And best of all, it creates super-sharp images with both the 1.4X III and the 2X III Extenders. It currently sells new at B&H for $9,999. You can save some significant bucks by grabbing Gary’s lens now. artie
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Mike Lawie is offering a Canon EOS 7D Mark II body in near-mint condition for the BAA record-low price of $923. The sale includes the front cap,the strap, the original product box, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Mike via e-mail or by phone at 1-231-206-3412 (Eastern time).
Both Patrick Sparkman and I used and loved the 7D Mark II until about two years ago when we both committed to using full frame Canon bodies. We both made some truly great images with it. Two of my three 2016 Nature’s Best honored entries were created with the 7D II, one still, and one video. One thing is for sure: the 7D Mark II is the greatest value ever in a digital camera body. artie
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens for Canon EF
Mike Lawie is offering a Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Canon EF in excellent condition for $699. The sale includes the rear lens cap, the original front lens cover, the lens strap, the original product box, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Mike via e-mail or by phone at 1-231-206-3412 (Eastern time).
This fast, high quality wide-angle zoom lens offers Vibration Compensation; the f/2.8 maximum aperture performs well in low-light situation and provides a super-shallow depth of field. XGM and LD glass elements reduce chromatic aberration and help ensure sharp,clear images. eBAND and BBAR coatings render uniform colors and reduce ghosting and flare; a fluorine coating on the front element helps repel water or contaminants. It sells new for $1199 from B&H so all serious landscape and Urbex photographers should seriously consider Mike’s lens and save a cool $500. artie
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Zoom Lens (the old 24-105)
Mike Lawie is offering a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens in excellent condition for the BAA record low price of $448. The sale includes the front and rear lens caps, the lens hood, the soft lens pouch, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Mike via e-mail or by phone at 1-231-206-3412 (Eastern time).
I rarely make a trip or head out to the beach without my 24-105 in my Xtra-hand vest. Whenever I leave this versatile B-roll lens behind, I wind up regretting it. I use it for bird-scapes, photographer-scapes, landscapes, mini macro scenes like bird feathers, dead birds, and nests with eggs (the latter only when and if the nest can be photographed without jeopardizing it) and just about anything else that catches my eye. While I am nowhere near as good as Denise Ippolito with this lens, I have made lots of good and saleable images with mine, the old version. artie
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Zoom Lens
Price dropped $202 on November 1, 2017.
Les Greenberg is offering a used Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM zoom lens in mint condition for a record low BAA price of $1397 (was $1599). The sale includes a Kirkphoto LP-2 lens plate, the tripod collar, the lens case, the rear lens cap, the hood, the front lens cap, the original product box, and insured ground shipping to US addresses only. The lens was purchased new in 2010 and used less than a dozen times. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact Les via e-mail or by phone at 1-216-571-3636 or 1-216-292-7510 after 6:00 PM (Eastern time).
The 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens is amazingly versatile. I still own one and have made zillions of great images with it. It works well with both the 1.4X III and the 2X III TCs, even with the 7D II! It is easily hand holdable. It is great for tame birds, landscapes, urbex, indoor stuff likes concerts and recitals, and just about anything you want to photograph. A new 70-200 II currently sells for $1,949 so you can save a cool $350 by buying Les’s mint copy asap. artie
Canon 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Price reduced $500 on November 1, 2017
Multiple IPT veteran Duncan Douglas is offering a lightly used Canon 500mm f/4L IS USM lens (the “old five”) in like-new condition (but for some small scratches on the bottom of the original lens foot) for the record low BAA price of $3699 (was $4199). The sale includes the original box, lens trunk, the lens strap, the front leather cover, the rear lens cap, a 4th Generation Designs CP-51b replacement foot with all the wrenches, the original Canon lens foot, and insured ground shipping via major courier to US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. The lens was cleaned and checked by Canon in May, 2017.
Please contact Duncan via e-mail or by phone at 201-400-3804 (Eastern time).
The 500 f/4s have been the world’s most popular telephoto lenses for birds, nature, wildlife, and sports for many decades. I owned and used and loved my “old five” for many years. We have sold more than a few recently for $3999 and even two for $3799. Bill’s lens is priced a bit higher as it is in pristine condition. If you don’t have the cash for the 500 II and can handle the additional 1 1/2 pounds (exactly) then this is your next best option. The 500 II goes for $8999 so you will be saving a cool $5,300 and getting a virtually brand new lens to boot. artie
Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS Zoom Lens (the original 1-4)
Chesley Swann is offering a Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS Zoom Lens (the original 1-4) in excellent condition for the very low price of $529.00. The sale includes the rear lens cap, the front lens cap, the tough fabric zippered lens case, and insured Ground shipping via major courier. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made.
Please contact (Chesley) via e-mail or by phone at 1-210-771-9072) (Central time).
The older 100-400 is a versatile intermediate telephoto zoom lens with 1,000+ uses. It makes a great starter lens especially for folks who do general nature and wildlife in addition to birds. Over the years I’ve sold 100s of images made with this lens. And Denise Ippolito loved hers for many years forsaking it only recently for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Chesley’s lens is priced to sell quickly. artie
