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Second-hand lenses in Dublin/Ireland?

  • 07-10-2009 8:03am
    #1
    cleeek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi all,

    Does anyone know of a good second-hand lense sales outlet on this cold island? Maybe theres one on boards.ie already, but I haven't found any posts.

    Any of the shops in Dublin I have asked in say they don't do second-hand stuff.

    any tips appreciated,
    thanks
    bernard


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  • #2
    emul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭emul


    try adverts.ie you'll find everyone from this forum lurking there!! Both McSweeneys and Camera World in Cork have a range of 2nd hand lens - not extensive though.


  • #3
    Trev M
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,840 ✭✭✭Trev M


    adverts.ie


  • #4
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I keep away from the Photography section on Adverts.ie ...... it costs me money when I go there! ;)


  • #5
    Nisio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Nisio


    I'm on the lookout at the moment too here's a couple of places I've come across:
    photography ireland has a buy and sell section.
    Havent used these:
    Camera exchange in Dublin stocks some second hand lenses
    Conns also list second hand gear on their website
    Greys of Westminister seem to have a lot of lenses in stock, a google search would turn up their website (might be all nikon gear)


  • #6
    smelltheglove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭smelltheglove


    I always b uy from adverts. Theres also conns and berminghams in town that supply them, berminghams is on the quays, conns is just off grafton street.


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  • #7
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    I've bought from ISS before.


  • #8
    cleeek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭cleeek


    Thanks for all the replies.

    Never have thought of adverts.ie

    I had a poke around and there seems to be a fair few lenses available.

    I am looking for one in particular.

    Next weekend I'll give the shops mentioned a go and see what I find.

    thanks


  • #9
    PCPhoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,584 ✭✭✭PCPhoto


    adverts will be cheaper than the shops (for secondhand)


  • #10
    FoxT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,204 ✭✭✭FoxT


    So far I have bought a Canon 40D, 4 lenses, and a 550EX flash all on eBay. The 40D & 1 of the lenses was secondhand, the flash was secondhand, all perfect.
    Ebay can be time consuming but if you do the research, are disciplined about your bidding etc., then you will emerge a winner.

    I have always found pricing in Irish camera shops to be insane. Even the 2nd hand gear is very expensive for what you get.

    My most recent purchase was a mint EF85mm f/1.8 with hood & filter for eu250. I dont think there is a retailer in ireland who could come close to a deal like that....


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