Value of used Nikon 12-24mm f/4

13 years 3 months ago #8036 by Monster
I found a person selling a Nikon 12-24mm f/4 lens that he says is a few years old. It is a USA model that has very little use and not a scratch on it, there are no paint chips marks anywhere. He is asking for me to make a offer.

OK, I need help on this one! Any suggestions on what I should offer?


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13 years 3 months ago #8042 by bhowdy
I checked another forum and they seem to be going for $600.00+

Here's a link to several on KEH
KEH

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13 years 3 months ago #8043 by Screamin Scott
You can also check out the "completed" listings on eBay by doing an "advanced" search to get a range of sale prices...

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13 years 3 months ago #8046 by Monster
You guys are great, thanks for the help. Can I ask what your thoughts are on this lens?


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13 years 3 months ago #8057 by Yasko
Considering it goes 950-1100 dollars new, I'd concur, 600 bucks for a gently used mint condition copy is a reasonable offer. Try going for 550 ;)

I have a friend who shoots nikon, and uses this one on his D2x. Great images from it. Nikon's newer 14-24 is an even better lens, but is double the price.

Slrgear.com, a very reputable source, tested this lens and it did very well. User reviews are overall good too. Just don't make plans to going FX, since this is a DX lens.

www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/128/cat/all


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13 years 3 months ago #8064 by Monster

Yasko wrote: Considering it goes 950-1100 dollars new, I'd concur, 600 bucks for a gently used mint condition copy is a reasonable offer. Try going for 550 ;)

I have a friend who shoots nikon, and uses this one on his D2x. Great images from it. Nikon's newer 14-24 is an even better lens, but is double the price.

Slrgear.com, a very reputable source, tested this lens and it did very well. User reviews are overall good too. Just don't make plans to going FX, since this is a DX lens.

www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/128/cat/all


Now why is that? What is the difference between the 12-24 and the 14-24? The obvious is the shorter focal distance, is the glass that much better? Thanks for the help. You know what... LOL I'm going start a thread on top Nikon glass. :silly:


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13 years 3 months ago #8108 by Overread
Anywhere between $600 and $700 depending on condition


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13 years 3 months ago #8136 by Yasko

Monster wrote: Now why is that? What is the difference between the 12-24 and the 14-24? The obvious is the shorter focal distance, is the glass that much better? Thanks for the help. You know what... LOL I'm going start a thread on top Nikon glass. :silly:


It's an updated lens, a little bit better performance all around - less vignetting, sharper corners, faster aperature, less flaring, faster autofocus, and ability to use on an FX body. It's been said in reviews it's the sharpest lens available in that zoom range.


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13 years 3 months ago #8267 by Monster

Yasko wrote:

Monster wrote: Now why is that? What is the difference between the 12-24 and the 14-24? The obvious is the shorter focal distance, is the glass that much better? Thanks for the help. You know what... LOL I'm going start a thread on top Nikon glass. :silly:


It's an updated lens, a little bit better performance all around - less vignetting, sharper corners, faster aperature, less flaring, faster autofocus, and ability to use on an FX body. It's been said in reviews it's the sharpest lens available in that zoom range.


I'm taking your advise and starting to look for a used 14-24mm


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