How Do You Buy Used Camera Lenses?
Lenses help you get the most value from your digital or single-lens reflex, or SLR, camera by offering greater flexibility in shooting. With a longer lens, you can shoot from farther away, improving wildlife or birding images. However, when you’re buying a used lens, any imperfection can mean scratches on every image you take. You want to buy from a trusted source, ideally a source you know or is recommended by someone you know. Determine what type of lens you want to buy. You’ll clearly need a lens that is your make and model of camera, but you should be able to verify on the manufacturer’s website whether the lens and camera body are compatible. Consider the type of pictures you’ll be shooting. Close-ups and nighttime shots require a different lens. The magazine Outdoor Photographer offers lens reviews; research your needs and list lenses that appeal to you. Determine the value of the lenses when they’re sold new, using an online marketplace or your camera company’s catalog. You’ll o
