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Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

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Old 13-08-2007, 8:22 AM   #1
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Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

A while ago I bought a 24-70 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 IS. At the time I decided against selling the 100-400 as I was sure I would miss it. After all this time I've decided I probably won't miss it as I haven't used it in a long time, strapped it on this weekend and changed it straight out for the 70-200.

So anyway my question is, what would the 100-400mm f/4.5 - 5.6 IS L be worth? I also have a 100mm f/2.8 Macro to lose too, I would be replacing them both with a 180mm f/3 Macro L & 1.4x TC.

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Re: Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

depending on how old the 100-400 and condition of it, it should hold it's value quite well. Cheapest in the uk is £999 and one stop digital are £840. I'd maybe list it at £780.

I'm sure you could get £270-300 for the 100mm macro as well

Have a look on POTN and flea bay to see what they go for to get an idea first
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Old 13-08-2007, 9:10 AM   #3
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Re: Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

Cool, those were the sort of figures I was looking for, they are both in superb nick so will list em around that money
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would possibly be interested in the 100-400L if you were to sell it?
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Old 14-08-2007, 3:14 PM   #5
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Re: Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

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would possibly be interested in the 100-400L if you were to sell it?
Cool, keep an eye on the for sale forum
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Old 14-08-2007, 8:59 PM   #6
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Re: Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

Listed, still undecided about this though. Will miss the 100-400 :|
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Old 14-08-2007, 9:39 PM   #7
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yeah, thanks for letting me know, will leave it though as cash a bit tight and its only about £65 cheaper than one-stop digital, thought i'd let you know in here rather than damage the for sale thread.

anyway thanks again will be buying one at some point.
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Re: Replacing lenses: 100 - 400 & 100mm Macro

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yeah, thanks for letting me know, will leave it though as cash a bit tight and its only about £65 cheaper than one-stop digital, thought i'd let you know in here rather than damage the for sale thread.

anyway thanks again will be buying one at some point.

Thanks, not trying to compete with the grey market as I doubt anyone can Mine is in the Uk with £100+ filter so should do ok

Cheers bud.
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