To Sell or Not to Sell - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/13/2006 12:11:39 PM · #1

A year and half ago I bought a Canon 100-400 because I really wanted it. I had been coveting it for months and I could afford it at the time so I thought, "what the hell". However, I have used it about 5 times since I bought it. Hardly worth the investment, for me anyway. It is a great lens, it's just not a lens for me. I don't shoot wildlife or anything of the like. The only reasons I still have it is because it's not easy for me to part with my toys and because I still harbor the hope of going on an african safari sometime in the near future. So, the truth of the matter is, I don't need the lens and I hardly use it and I could do with something different. If you were in my shoes, would you sell it or would you hold on to it?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

06/13/2006 12:19:02 PM · #2

If the only intention is to use it on an African safari that may or may not happen then you may want to sell it now and just rent a lens when you go on the trip. (especially if you wouldn't/don't use the lens otherwise)

carisakD70

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/13/2006 04:56:04 PM · #3

Think of it this way...if you sell it you could put that money towards a new toy!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/13/2006 05:05:13 PM · #4

Sell it and spend the money on a trip where you WILL take photos. ;-)

jusdino4it

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

06/13/2006 05:46:37 PM · #5

I am actually looking for a Canon 100-400...How much would you ask and what are the specs?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

06/14/2006 01:13:23 PM · #6

Originally posted by jusdino4it:

I am actually looking for a Canon 100-400...How much would you ask and what are the specs?

Where do you live? I want to sell it in the UK where I live.

June

mamba

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/14/2006 01:17:14 PM · #7

just wondering a)how much your selling for and b)if it would fit and eos 350?

Message edited by author 2006-06-14 13:19:30.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

06/14/2006 01:24:08 PM · #8

Depending on how much of a loss you'd take selling it, I'd probably sell it if you're really not using it.

If finances were not an issue, then sure, keep it around just in case but... if you want to free up finances to buy other kit you'd get more use out of... then I'd sell it.

From our last chat, I don't think you're planning to go on safari in the next 18 months in which case holding on to it may not be worthwhile just for that.

steveh552

Canon EOS-700D Rebel T5i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

06/14/2006 01:30:19 PM · #9

Another way to look it it, its not costing you anything sitting there.

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

06/14/2006 01:40:09 PM · #10

you will use it on your around the world trip... sell it afterwards

General

Kodak Z7590

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/14/2006 01:54:29 PM · #11

If i were you i would sell it, why ? simply because i can even think onlines of selling it. I mean you clearly know it is not serving you any purpose.

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/14/2006 02:11:36 PM · #12

Does Manic know you're thinking about selling ~~his~~ your lens? ;-)

srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/14/2006 02:23:56 PM · #13

Originally posted by Kavey:

From our last chat, I don't think you're planning to go on safari in the next 18 months in which case holding on to it may not be worthwhile just for that.

June, is there something we should congratulate you on?

06/14/2006 02:26:38 PM · #14

Originally posted by srdanz:

Originally posted by Kavey:

From our last chat, I don't think you're planning to go on safari in the next 18 months in which case holding on to it may not be worthwhile just for that.

June, is there something we should congratulate you on?

No, not unless you count both of us not getting paid a reason to congratulate us :(

June