Where can I buy used film camera lenses?
October 9, 2011 - 7:45 pm
I am looking for affordable lenses for my Sony F3 Camera. It has a PL Lens Mount. Does anyone know of a good source for lenses that can be used with this camera?
http://www.keh.com/
I have ordered several used lenses and camera bodies from KEH, and have never been disappointed. They also have a fair rating system and a good return policy.
October 10th, 2011 at 12:58 am
You can always look on eBay and Craigslist. However, you never know what you are going to get. Repairing professional lenses can be very expensive, so what starts out as a deal can end up being a money pit real fast.
I found a place in Ohio, called Visual Products (www.visualproducts.com), that specializes in selling used film equipment. They fix up the gear before selling it and offer a great warranty on the stuff they sell. The gear that I’ve gotten from them has always been in great shape, and has worked perfectly. I bought a Canon 28mm FD lens that had been rehoused and put in PL mount. It has become the workhorse lens on my Panasonic AF 100 camera! I suppose I could have paid less buying through ebay, but I’ve been burned in the past. They’re friendly and helpful too.
References :
http://www.visualproducts.com
October 10th, 2011 at 1:17 am
You can also check the used equipment department at B & H — http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Cameras-Photo-Gear/ci/2871/N/4294247179
Their stock varies, so you may or may not find what you’re looking for.
As mentioned in the other answer, ebay and CL are good. I have had luck with both, just be sure to buy from a seller with a perfect rating on ebay (they are less unlikely to lie about the condition of a lens). As far as CL goes, you can inspect the lens yourself and even try it on your camera before your purchase.
References :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
October 10th, 2011 at 1:28 am
http://www.keh.com/
I have ordered several used lenses and camera bodies from KEH, and have never been disappointed. They also have a fair rating system and a good return policy.
References :
October 10th, 2011 at 1:56 am
This site usually has some and they’re usually not too expensive either.
References :
http://electronics.buy-a-rama.com/buy/Sony+F3+Camera+Lens