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Why not wait until a used one comes up on the classifieds? You shouldn't be any hurry - really I doubt you truly need a WR lens right now unless you are planning going out in truly extreme dusty or wet conditions (from the nature of your posts, I strongly doubt this!)
I quite agree. They do come up for sale on this Forum from time to time as people "upgrade" or buy a kit with one surplus to requirements. Buying one separate from a camera body can be quite expensive...
You might even start a thread asking if anyone has a suitable lens they'd like to sell. You never know.
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But to be honest, I'd not get too obsessed with weather proofing. I've used a series of conventional lenses for years with no problems. WR lenses are not guaranteed to be totally waterproof as such, just dust and shower-proof. Unless you are very careless or reguarly take pictures in extreme conditions, a quick wipe over (such as I had to administer today in a snow shower) will suffice.
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050 http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05