Tim Aston Posted July 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask the following question, I have previously been an active member on this forum, but since moving to Australia my time has been limited. I have an F2.8 280mm R Lens, in the flight case, with the Palm Grip and the 2 * Converter. Its in pretty good shape, it has been round the globe with me a couple of times (I used to shoot F1), but is still presentable. How can I go about putting an accurate value on this lens ? Thanks in advance, and apologies if this is in the wrong place. Regards. -Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Tim Aston, Take a look here F2.8 280. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 29, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2014 Have a look at past E-pay-auctions, I´am sure you will find this lens. Perhaps somebody round here could post a link or two. Best GEORG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted July 30, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2014 Tim, Hope all is well. These have gone up in price significantly in the last 3-4 years. I sold my cased version of this about 5 years ago for c GBP1k. They now go easily for GBP2k, if in good nick. Great quality lens. I liked mine a lot, but managed eventually to get a 280/4 APO from a LUF forum member. Good luck Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted August 1, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2014 Tim, Don't forget the video people. We use this lens on Canon 5d and Panasonic GH-3 and 4 cameras. It is a stellar performer....sharp.... with enough focus roll length for following actors as they walk and talk. The only caveat for this lens.... You need a "Really Big" tripod head. We use a Schatler 20. This would be the smallest head to use, in my opinion. Although the Apo Telyt 280, F4 is a better lens, video people really need speed. We generally shoot at one shutter speed. So, when it gets dark, all we can do is open up and pray. The later 280, F2.8s had a drop in filter slot which is good for video. Our version is the old one (1984) that needs a matte box system for filters. Long, good lenses for video are expensive and hard to find, so, try and find the film/video people in your world for a sale. Ciao, Sully Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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