Used Canon Lenses

Used Canon Lenses – A Great Money Saver

In the current economic climate, most everyone is looking at ways to save money. If you are a photographer with a Canon digital single lens reflex camera, a new lens could cost you up to $2500.00 directly from Canon. For both consumer and professional photographers looking to add equipment, used Canon lenses are a great alternative to paying full retail cost. There are many places on the internet to buy used Canon lenses from including Amazon, while most areas will also have photography stores that offer used equipment.

Canon manufactures a wide selection of many Digital Single Reflex Lens (DSLR) for everyone, beginners, amateurs, prosumers and also professional photographers. Yes it is right that such gear isn’t cheap, there are many ways you can use to save some money when buying Canon products. Used Canon lenses, easily found at Internet retail site like Amazon.com, come at bargain prices when compared to new. Use Canon lenses, if inspected and ensured, function with nearly as much efficiency as new, and allow you to get the needed lenses on the cheap.

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Is New and Used Canon Lenses suitable for everyone

When buying used Canon lenses there are several things to consider when searching for which lens you will purchase. Canon has several types of lenses; wide angle, telephoto zoom and lenses with optical image stabilization. The first thing to look for is the reputation of the dealer and the return policy for that dealer. Is this a business that will accept returns if there are concerns with used canon lenses that you buy? When buying a used lens, it is very possible that you may have to return the lens and you do not want to have that process be a hassle. The next consideration is verifying that the lens you are buying is compatible with your camera.

Not all Canon lenses will work with all types of Canon DSLR cameras depending on the age of the camera and the lens. The third consideration is verifying the physical condition of the lens. When buying online you are dependent on the pictures and written descriptions of the lens. If you are purchasing used Canon lenses locally it is best to look at the lens for any wear and damage. Press every button and verify its operation. If there is no apparent damage to the lens, then using the lens on your camera and checking the optics over the whole range of apertures is the next test of the quality of the lens. Once you have verified the condition of the lens and you are satisfied with the price and the seller, buying used Canon lenses is a great way to save money while expanding the capability of your camera.

Don’t think that it is only entry level or amateur photographers who purchase used Canon lenses. Professionals seek out used lenses as they present cheap ways of keeping their studio current. If you are an entry level photographer, used Canon lenses allow you the chance to see if the lens is right for you or if you even enjoy photography without a heavy investment.

Canon lenses, including used Canon lenses, are made to work seamlessly with the Canon line of DSLR cameras. There are several different lines of lenses, including the IS range. IS – Image Stabilizing – lenses are more modern and have a special built-in gyro that stabilizes the lens when you take photos in rugged circumstances. IS lenses are very helpful when using super-telephoto or wide-angle lenses for bird/wildlife or far off action photography. Standard lenses are not equipped with the IS function, but are fully functioning with manual or automatic settings.

Is There Any complaints about New and Used Canon Lenses

While complaints are few, some Canon lens users suggest that new lenses are often priced out of their budgets. This is where the aforementioned used Canon lenses come into play. Be sure to read Amazon listings thoroughly and make sure all lens functions still work, if it is compatible with your Canon camera, and if the automatic adjuster still functions. Once all of these questions are answered, and the lens checks out, these used Canon lenses are perfect for beginner and pro alike.

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The beauty of using sites like Amazon.com to find used Canon lenses is having a single search bring up all available lenses on the site. Sift through the search of the used Canon lens to pinpoint the precise lens for your needs. Used Canon lenses such as super telephoto, standard, wide-angle or tilt-adjustable are found at Amazon by entering your needs into the search field.

Canon Lenses Group 1

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Feature0	18-135mm lens with f3.5-f.5.6 aperture; for use with APS-C cameras	50mm standard lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture	High-performance, weather-resistant standard lens	Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 55-250mm F/4-5.6	70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras	50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
Feature1	35mm equivalent to 29mm-216mm focal length range	Traditional Gauss-type optical design is extremely sharp	AF with full-time manual focus	12 Elements In 10 Groups, Including One UD-glass Element	3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)	2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism
Feature2	Dedicated image stabilization	Focuses as close as 18 inches for extreme close-ups	50mm focal length	Focus Adjustment: DC Motor, Gear-driven(front Focusing Design)	Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create attractive background at large apertures	Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture
Feature3	Lens construction of 16 elements in 12 groups	Ideal for natural-looking shots; excellent color balance	f1.2 Maximum aperture; 72mm filter size	Closest Focusing Distance: 3.6 Ft./1.1m	Super Spectra lens coating and lens element shaping suppresses flare and ghosting	Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing
Feature4	Compatible with 67mm filters	Measures 2.7 inches in diameter; 1-year warranty	UltraSonic Motor (USM)
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Product Summary	Canon's new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is the perfect Image Stabilized lens for advanced photographers looking for a wide-angle zoom lens with telephoto capabilities. Featuring a compact IS unit with shake correction up to four shutter speed steps, the zoom range of this lens is equivalent to 29-216mm on a full-frame camera.	This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras	The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.	This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses), and the image stabilizer effect equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.	L2) CANON 70-300MM F/4-5.6 IS USM LE	Standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. Features EF mount; medium telephoto lens Full-time manual focus 50mm focal length f1.4 maximum aperture Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Canon Lenses Group 2

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Feature0	75-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras	EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II telephoto zoom lens	28-135mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras	24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras	EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219.
Feature1	Improved mechanism makes zooming smoother; front part of zoom ring sports silver ring	Compatible with Canon EOS film and digital SLR cameras	Delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without requiring flash or tripod	1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion	Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
Feature2	Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.8 inches long; weighs 16.8 ounces; 1-year warranty	Effective focal length:	Ring-type USM adjustment system for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focus	Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus	24-70mm focal length
Feature3	4.9-foot closest focusing distance; 32- to 8-degree diagonal angle of view	70-200mm with full-frame digital or film cameras	Close focusing distance of 20 inches; 75- to 18-degree diagonal angle of view	Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces	f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
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Product Summary	Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens.	Improving upon one of the most celebrated lenses in the Canon EF line is no easy feat, but Canon has done just that. The all-new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM increases the speed, performance and optical quality of the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM while maintaining all of the characteristics that have made it a legend for professionals and advanced amateurs alike. The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM features one fluorite and five UD elements for increased optical quality and reduced chromatic aberration. It has a minimum focusing distance of 1.2m/3.9 ft. at all zoom settings, which is useful for photographers in smaller spaces trying to get closer to a subject. It features a next-generation Optical Image Stabilizer, providing up to 4 stops of correction at all focal lengths. And as with all L-series lenses, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is dust- and moisture-resistant and designed for use in the challenging environments typical of rigorous professional use.	Camera Lens, Canon, Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens, 2562A002	The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed to include outstanding image performance, ultimate operability and weather resistance. The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM offers a lightweight alternative to the renowned EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 105mm without having to vary the shutter speed. Image Stabilizer (IS) dramatically reduces image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. The 3 stop advantage means that photographers normally shooting a 105mm lens handheld at 1/125 sec can obtain a shake free result with a shutter speed as low as 1/15 sec, for vastly extended options in low light conditions. The ring-type USM motor found in the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. Good holding torque stops the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus point and without overshoot. Photographers can choose manual focus instantly and at any time simply by moving the manual focus ring without first having to switch out of auto focus mode. Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus Inner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing Manual focusing enabled even during AF mode (full-time mechanical manual focus) Only environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in lens construction Filter diameter 77 mm / Dimensions (dia x len)	The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

Once you find and acquire your Canon lens, treat them as any other lens. Be sure to keep them in cases or covers, do not touch the lens glass and use non-abrasive chamois clothes to dust and clean them. If they need servicing beyond simple cleaning, Canon recommends the lenses be repaired or serviced at certified Canon technician centers. Whatever the case may be, enjoy the lenses and keep growing your photography skills, even if you have a modest budget.

Canon lenses enjoy a top reputation throughout the imaging and photography worlds. Because the company offers a full range of lenses, and photographers are always trading and selling gear, it is no stretch to find in sites like Amazon.com a full wide variety of used Canon lenses.