tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19052243.post116286430388866059..comments2023-07-03T06:55:47.687-07:00Comments on Derrel's Photography Blog: Nikon Lens Buying Guidelines and SuggestionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19052243.post-21573074178272374632008-05-28T20:39:00.000-07:002008-05-28T20:39:00.000-07:00Excellent and in depth post. Personally I find if ...Excellent and in depth post. Personally I find if you buying used lenses it is important to check out the current selling price (like on ebay or your local camera store) as many lenses can change in price based on supply and demand.<BR/><BR/>For me I have taken an interest in f/1.2 lenses and have found prices to be generally reasonable. I'm a Nikkor guy so in the F/1.2 range there are 50, 55, and 58mm lenses. I'm using a 58mm now, but the 50 & 55 are really good and a little less pricey. <BR/><BR/>Quick look - there are some nice<A HREF="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335888671&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=f%2F1.2+nikkor&satitle=f%2F1.2+nikkor" REL="nofollow"> f/1.2 Nikkors on ebay right now </A>(I'm not selling or buying right now). But I heard of people getting it for $140 off local craiglist etc, that is pretty sweet deal!<BR/><BR/>Again I look at more pre-digital and pre-cpu lenses because you can generally pick those up for 10 cents on the dollar when they were new and they are generally in really good condition.<BR/><BR/>Happy Hunting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com