Best place for 2nd hand lenses?

[ajg31]

Looking for ideas (except the usual fleabay) on where i could find a nice 2nd hand lens for a Canon DSLR (350). I am only looking to spend about say £300 and had my eye on something like Canons own 28-135(?) IS lens. If possible i was after something of better quality secondhand but of samish specs. Thanks for any help.

Edited for spelling mistakes

Edited by ajg31 on Friday 22 June 13:14

[poah]

be lucky to get a 350 for under 300 although I did see one go on ebay for £279. shots arenormally more expensive than ebay.

[Gemm]

poah said:

be lucky to get a 350 for under 300 although I did see one go on ebay for £279. shots arenormally more expensive than ebay.

I think he's looking for a lens, not the camera.

I've used shops such as ffordes, Mifsuds, Walters, MXV and they are all very good. Ok, they are a bit more expensive than buying them from a private seller but you can trust them more when things go wrong.

EDIT: Mifsuds have 28-135 for £229, and Ffordes have one for £219, and MXV for £239 (inc hood)

Edited by Gemm on Friday 22 June 11:03

Edited by Gemm on Friday 22 June 11:07

[poah]

miss read the question. ebay still usually cheaper for lenses. try LCE

[ajg31]

thanks

[Lotusespritforum]

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/index.html

^ Good site, very useful

Not second hand but great prices and you get a warranty!

Edited by Lotusespritforum on Friday 22 June 21:17

[Agent006]

High end canon lenses are usually fairly expensive on ebay though, L series especially.

[Gemm]

Agent006 said:

High end canon lenses are usually fairly expensive on ebay though, L series especially.

I think people get carried away with bidding believing they are getting a bargain. I've seen 2nd hand lenses selling for more than the cost of a new lens.