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jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:10
A guy is selling one for 60quid, would you guys recommend it? Iam a newbie here, and only have the stock 400d lens at the mo.

Thanks for any advice :)
Mr_Sukebe
31-01-2009, 19:20
It's a no-brainer as a lens, but £60 seems high for a s/h unit, particularly so when Kerso is selling them for not much more brand new.
Matt T
31-01-2009, 19:21
Im sure Kerso had them for £45 new a while ago when prices were cheaper. I would say £60 is too much, but its a great lens for the money.
NickTB
31-01-2009, 19:22
Do a search for Nifty Fifty. Many threads on these :thumbs:

A great lens IMO
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:27
Im sure Kerso had them for £45 new a while ago when prices were cheaper. I would say £60 is too much, but its a great lens for the money.

Ive not got enough posts to buy off here yet :(

Is Kerso a forum member?
Matt T
31-01-2009, 19:29
Im sure he is, he sells on ebay too...
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FLASH-CAMERA
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:31
Ah ive brought gear of his ebay shop before
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:32
Hmmm, 75 quid with P&P

Did he used to sell them at 45?
oli
31-01-2009, 19:33
lense is £73 from jessops.
£65 plus £10 p&p on that ebay site, so I think - £60 if it looks as good as new is a good price.

I recently have been watching 3 on ebay and all second hand units went for £62/65 plus p&p
Matt T
31-01-2009, 19:34
Im sure it was less than £50, although that was a while ago when the £ was alot stronger. He will do it cheaper outside of ebay.
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:34
Ah cool, will drop him a email.

Is the MK1 version better?
Matt T
31-01-2009, 19:36
No the mk2 is better :)
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:39
Thanks, so what kinda shots would you take with this lens?
oli
31-01-2009, 19:41
shallow depth of field shots - its a pretty good lense for the money. Tempted to look at the 1.4 because of it!
jimmy83
31-01-2009, 19:49
Well I was going to get the stigma 70-300, not sure now
FuriousD
31-01-2009, 21:35
i paid £35 for mine from a mate the other week, one went on ebay about 1/2hr ago with a uv filter for £54.50 + £7 postage.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290292101618

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