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Old 05-11-2009, 1:33 PM   #1
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Recommend A Lens Seller

another favour is possible !

Following from a previous thread of mine to buy a new lens for my canon 400d, been trying to get hold of recommended camera guy Kerso (both email, and ebay message a seller) but still no joy yet.

In that respect can anyone recommend a reputable seller with competitive prices - either a e-retailer or direct seller.

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Old 05-11-2009, 1:47 PM   #2
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re: Recommend A Lens Seller

Mod - please change title to 'Recommend a lens seller'
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Old 05-11-2009, 1:56 PM   #3
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re: Recommend A Lens Seller

Hello there

What Lens are you after and would you buy 2nd hand.

Cheers Holo
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Old 05-11-2009, 2:05 PM   #4
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re: Recommend A Lens Seller

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Hello there

What Lens are you after and would you buy 2nd hand.

Cheers Holo
After Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Would consider 2nd hand tentatively. Would depend on price etc as normal. I am after new if possible to be covered by the guarantee.
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Old 05-11-2009, 2:22 PM   #5
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re: Recommend A Lens Seller

Hello there


One here 2nd hand for £249

Or one here new from HK for 280.16


Cheers Holo
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Old 06-11-2009, 9:27 AM   #6
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One here 2nd hand for £249

Or one here new from HK for 280.16


Cheers Holo
Thanks Holo. Will definitely conside them. Long shot, but had hoped to shave a few more pounds off a new price.
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Old 07-11-2009, 9:20 AM   #7
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Re: Recommend A Lens Seller

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After Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Would consider 2nd hand tentatively. Would depend on price etc as normal. I am after new if possible to be covered by the guarantee.
mpb photography give u a 6 month guarantee on their 2nd hand lenses. i got a mint 100mm macro from them.

i'd also look at the highly respected tamron 17-50 2.8 and sigma 17-70 before you get the 17-85IS as the 17-85IS isn't the greatest lens. have a quick search on here
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Old 07-11-2009, 10:33 AM   #8
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Re: Recommend A Lens Seller

Give Kerso another try.
He's got various lenses through ebay for immediate delivery.

eBay.co.uk Shop – FLASH CAMERA: Search results for.

Sometimes he disppears for a bit, but tends to pop up again.
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Old 07-11-2009, 12:42 PM   #9
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Re: Recommend A Lens Seller

Couple of links that have been recommended to me...

APERTURE PHOTOGRAPHIC SPECIALISTS IN PROFESSIONAL CAMERA EQUIPMENT. Nikon, Canon, Leica and other Professional equipment

https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm
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