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Title: Reputable places to buy used glass?
Post by: leehookem on April 06, 2010, 11:34:21 AM

I am familiar with three places (B&H, Adorama, and KEH) to buy used glass.  Any others out there that I can trust?

Title: Re: Reputable places to buy used glass?
Post by: flipp on April 06, 2010, 03:00:52 PM

Years ago (film SLR days) I bought a couple of lenses from Calumet Photo.  http://www.calumetphoto.com/
They also have an ebay store which might be worth checking - http://myworld.ebay.com/calumetphoto/  though it appears they don't have many lenses listed at the moment.

Title: Re: Reputable places to buy used glass?
Post by: phanophish on April 14, 2010, 09:48:58 AM

I've also had good luck on Fred Miranda and another message board called Open Source Photo.  Several of the lens rental shops also sell used glass, it might not be pristine on the exterior but they are reputable businesses and might have some deals.

Title: Re: Reputable places to buy used glass?
Post by: gearscout on May 08, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

Nikonians.org is a good place for Nikon glass.  I have purchased from several longtime forum members with excellent success.  But "traders" are beginning to creep in...so when you see brand new equipment offered, you can beware.