I recently picked up a new (to me) camera lens for my DSLR - the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 MK ii.
This was by no means a planned purchase - let me share the story.
It’s always been on the my list to own this lens. Considering my work is of mostly portraiture and music I have read article upon article and seen photo after photos of some absolutely beautiful work from this lens. Dreams of this lens were almost always wiped away as I saw the hefty price tag of new and used prospects and my dreams were indefinitely kept as dreams until one day I stumbled upon my one.
During a lunch break at work I wondered down to the second hand shop and did my usual rounds checking for cool vintage video games and other trinkets that might peak my interest. The camera cabinet is at the back of the store and I always like to leave the best for last here. Inside I checked for some film cameras on the top, looked at the shelf below it and saw some cool digital bodies and lenses and on the very bottom of the shelf, tucked in the corner I spot the massive red and white box.
$1199. I instantly jump on my phone and look at eBay sold listings to see what the going rate is. Last sold for $1600, $1550, $1750. I ask the clerk if I could have a look at the lens and see what the condition is. Included is the entire kit - lens, lens bag, lens hood, warranty card - all for $1199. “This only came in yesterday evening” the clerk said with a smile.
Sold.
