Economic conditions effect the price of Canon Lens?

[znxlegion]

So we are in a global economic recession. what kinda of effect if any willthis have onthe price of new canon lenses, or used ones.


Does anyone know how Canon is doing in terms of sales?

[siv]

The word out in the far-east is Canon accessories would go up by 4% come Feb. Haven't a clue about the overall sales numbers but 5DII's appear to be selling well.

[znxlegion]

isnt that weird? People are cutting back on spending, and prices for other stuff are going down or heavily discounted esp(clothes). but not DSLR Lenses and equipment.


Have this economy effected anyone's buying d<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]ecisions?

[Colin]

China's currency is still tied to the dollar.


Japan's is not...





Stuff at Walmart, still cheap.


Stuff made in America, rare, but a weak dollar makes it easier to export, doesn't change much for domestic prices.


Stuff made in Japan, gets more expensive, assuming their currency doesn't tank as quickly as ours

[znxlegion]

actually the Yen and USD is very strong right now. EUR is weak.


but yea.. i am reconsidering buying anohter L lens because of the uncertinty these days..

[znxlegion]

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[Mike Coulter]

It certainly is affecting the prices of lenses on the used market. Take a look at the prices on Ebay, and specifically the telephoto L lenses. They have come down. I bet that some photographers who have businesses may be selling some of their lenses to raise cash in this difficult environment. They are definitely lower than say a year ago.


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[mark]

this thread has been beat to death ...asked nd answeres 2000 times .... it like the untimely death of princess die ... let it rest in peace

[Mike Coulter]

I'll make it 2001 times. I think used lenses will continue to fall at least through the first half of the year.

[mark]

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