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MPB Used Lenses: Good Options for DSLR and Mirrorless Bodies

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Buying used photography gear, especially used camera lenses, can cause a little bit of concern if you’ve never done it before.

The two biggest ways to combat this are knowing what to look for and to buy from a trusted platform. MPB is my go-to source for pre-owned lenses (and cameras, too). Their pre-owned lens pages are full of options for many different camera systems. What’s more, browsing their selection can help determine what you want, and with detailed descriptions of each lens, you’ll know exactly what to expect in the mail, too. 

Let’s take a deep dive into MPB used lenses for DSLR and mirrorless bodies.

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Why Buy Used Camera Lenses

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Buying used camera lenses makes sense for several reasons. We can maximize our purchasing power because used gear is often sold for less than brand-new lenses (except for collectibles, but that’s a totally different type of photo gear purchase).

Sometimes, we might know the lens we want, but it might be discontinued. Camera and lens makers change their inventory of current gear pretty rapidly, and a slight change to a lens can make it an all-new product. We benefit because that previous lens can be found used as a very recent item, sometimes hardly used at all.

Buying used lenses (cameras, too) also allows us to have high-quality but less pricey backup lenses of gear we currently own and use. Having a backup, even if not an exact match, is a great idea for any serious users and all levels of professional users.

MPB Used Lenses Ratings

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As for the question of who to trust when shopping for used camera lenses, I’m answering with my go-to site for gear that’s new to me, the pre-owned photography gear online platform MPB. MPB used lenses are some of the most inspected used equipment we can find.

Before you ever see a listing for MPB used lenses, the lenses have gone through several inspections. MPB inspects lenses before they even make an offer for buying them or allowing them as a trade.

The condition ratings for MPB used lenses are extremely accurate. It’s more than the “Like New” or “Good” labels for whatever small blemishes or functional issues there are in individual lenses or cameras. Those details are listed in the description of that particular lens.

You might find the YouTube video above from MPB’s YouTube channel interesting. It discusses MPB condition ratings in detail.

Warranty on MPB Used Lenses

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Another huge plus for choosing MPB used lenses is that they come with a 7-day return/exchange window and a limited 6-month warranty. This applies to most items MPB sells. If a warranty or exchange doesn’t apply due to an “As-Is” condition, MPB will say that in the product description.

When buying MPB used lenses, you get a huge break from that one lingering worry about used camera lenses: is the lens I’m buying the condition the seller says it’s in? Well, MPB is very well respected by thousands of users and by the photographic industry in general for the accuracy of their descriptions. 

MPB was set up and is run by photography enthusiasts, many of whom are pros themselves, so they have an interest in keeping you happy. Let’s see some examples of what you can find right now as MPB used lenses. (If any items are out of stock, you will be taken to a placeholder for that item.)

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MPB Used Lenses Full Frame DSLR

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Keep in mind that at any given time, MPB used lenses can include specialty lenses such as a Tilt/Shift lens, fisheye, or ultra fast lens, and also from all of the camera brands, including Nikon, Sony, Canon, and others. 

MPB Used Lenses Crop APS-C DSLR

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MPB Used Lenses Full Frame Mirrorless

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MPB Used Lenses APS-C Mirrorless

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MPB Used Lenses MFT Mirrorless

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. - Medium telephoto, pretty fast, super sharp. Power zoom, too. Pro quality.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO - Medium telephoto, pretty fast, super sharp. Pro quality.

Other MPB Used Lenses

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Here are some other MPB used lenses you can find for your specialty cameras or special uses:

What are looking for in MPB used lenses? Chances are, you’ll find it. And the price, quality, and peace of mind will please you!

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