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Thread: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?

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    Re: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?



    I'd keep the 28-135 around. 70-200 on a crop sensor as a walk around... sometimes if you're on a trail, you just can't back up nearly enough. Still, terrific if you've got a little space, or want to get into things that happen to be close.

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    Re: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?



    Good idea!... Also, I'm on a budget, and I was considering the classifieds/craigslist for a used 70-200... when I meet the guy, if I take 10-15 pics, and it "seems ok", is that sufficient? Or could there be hidden problems?


    Maybe this is another thread altogether []


    Thanks!


    Mike

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    Re: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?



    Quote Originally Posted by mc95112
    Or could there be hidden problems?

    It's possible. There are even problems with lenses brand new from the factory, but the difference is in how likely it is to have problems (used = more likely) and how expensive it is to fix (new = warranty, used = ?).


    Personally, I prefer to buy used if I can find it for 30-50% off the new price, but lenses rarely sell for less than 10% off the cost of buying new, so I don't buy used very often.

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    Re: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?



    I'm a new convert of refurbished...


    Though the 100-400 is the only lens I've got that has refurb cred.

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    Re: 18-200 IS f/3.5-5.6 *or* 70-200 L f/4 non-IS?



    Sounds good guys... Thanks again!


    Likely buy new at bhphoto.com


    Thanks


    Mike

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