Reputable Online Used Lens Retailers
Posted 27/01/2016 - 19:35 - Helpful Comment
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I've used SRS - I think there used stock now goes on e-bay, but if you had something in mind you can always ring them, and also Ffordes. Both offer guarantees on used stock
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Posted 27/01/2016 - 19:44 - Helpful Comment
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In addition to SRS as mentioned earlier, I've bought from London Camera Exchange (LCE) in the past without any issues. Usually a reasonable selection of Pentax or independent Pentax fit lenses available. http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Secondhand-Search/
Posted 27/01/2016 - 19:54 - Helpful Comment
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Actually, the classified ads here are always worth perusing, I have bought a few lenses with absolutely no problems.....as Steve above sad, LCE are also reputable, I very nearly got a used K200d from my local branch a few years ago....I ummed and ahhed but by the time I decided to go for ii (about 2 hours after handling it) they had sold it! I ended up getting an ex-demo K5 from SRS
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Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:07
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Anyone ever bought from CEX - if you don't know they basically buy used tech and resell on UK high streets their online prices are very good but they are not a camera specialist so I'm a bit concerned about the condition.
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:12
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StephenHampshire wrote:
Actually, the classified ads here are always worth perusing, I have bought a few lenses with absolutely no problems.
I looked at the classifieds here but thought they were no longer in use as no adverts actually come up.
Actually, the classified ads here are always worth perusing, I have bought a few lenses with absolutely no problems.
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:17 - Helpful Comment
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johnjbloomfield wrote:
Look on the forum not the website classifieds
StephenHampshire wrote:
Actually, the classified ads here are always worth perusing, I have bought a few lenses with absolutely no problems.
I looked at the classifieds here but thought they were no longer in use as no adverts actually come up.Actually, the classified ads here are always worth perusing, I have bought a few lenses with absolutely no problems.
David
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:20 - Helpful Comment
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I have used Ffordes Photographic in the past and found them to be reliable. They're based up in the north of Scotland, so I've only ever dealt with them by phone and e-mail - no problems and goods exactly as described.
I would use them again.
Phil
I would use them again.
Phil
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Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:24
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johnjbloomfield wrote:
Anyone ever bought from CEX - if you don't know they basically buy used tech and resell on UK high streets their online prices are very good but they are not a camera specialist so I'm a bit concerned about the condition.
They are offering a 24 month warranty:Anyone ever bought from CEX - if you don't know they basically buy used tech and resell on UK high streets their online prices are very good but they are not a camera specialist so I'm a bit concerned about the condition.
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Philip
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:25 - Helpful Comment
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Ffordes and SRS for me too, all transactions successful, including one with SRS where I bought a 18-55WR second hand and it arrived damaged. They promptly replaced it with a brand new one for no extra cost!
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David
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David
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:28 - Helpful Comment
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another vote for LCE & Ffordes have used them both no problems
k5iis sigma 10-20 hsm sigma ex dg 24mm f1.8 tamron 17-50 pentax faj 18-35 pentax da 18-135 tokina 20-35 pentax A 50 f 1;1 7
pentax da*60-250 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
pentax da*60-250 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:38
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Oddly my next lens at the moment is cheaper new from Jessops (or within £5) than it is on all the used sites other than CEX
Posted 27/01/2016 - 20:57
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johnjbloomfield wrote:
Anyone ever bought from CEX - if you don't know they basically buy used tech and resell on UK high streets their online prices are very good but they are not a camera specialist so I'm a bit concerned about the condition.
We had problems returning a phone to CEX, sorted in the end, but wary.Anyone ever bought from CEX - if you don't know they basically buy used tech and resell on UK high streets their online prices are very good but they are not a camera specialist so I'm a bit concerned about the condition.
The Real Camera Co in Manchester seem thorough and happy to natter, though I haven't got anything from there... yet.
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Posted 27/01/2016 - 21:11
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I have bought a lot of lenses here on the forum and rarely had any problems.
Collectable cameras are a good, reliable and friendly firm (http://www.collectablecameras.com/) and sometimes have some very rare and interesting items.
I have used Ffordes in the past but I don't any more. Beware or them. They have a returns policy that's good on the face of it but their delivery costs are extortionate and they won't refund them even if they have made wildly incorrect assessment of the condition of the goods they're selling (broken cameras sold as EX+, lenses full of fungus sold as EX++ etc etc).
Collectable cameras are a good, reliable and friendly firm (http://www.collectablecameras.com/) and sometimes have some very rare and interesting items.
I have used Ffordes in the past but I don't any more. Beware or them. They have a returns policy that's good on the face of it but their delivery costs are extortionate and they won't refund them even if they have made wildly incorrect assessment of the condition of the goods they're selling (broken cameras sold as EX+, lenses full of fungus sold as EX++ etc etc).
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All just spent up my camera fund on my new KS2 with the twin lens kit (18-50 & 50-200) for kit lenses they are really decent quality, but I shoot indoors a lot, candid family stuff and I don't like using flash so really think I need a faster lens for portraits.
So I'm looking for second hand options. Not having bought used before I was wondering if you guys can recommend reputable used lens sellers who will have checked their gear and offer some form of returns policy.
I'm in the UK, so would prefer vendors who will ship here obviously.
Thanks in advance.