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What is the going rate for a used Canon 500 f4 II these days

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by OntPhoto on Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:20 pm

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I have a Canon 500 f4 II lens bought new going back 8 years. I just don't use it anymore or at least very rarely. I'm into going light these days and that involves not having to drag a big heavy lens around with a tripod (or monopod) if I can help it. Also, my photography interests have shifted over the years where I mostly concentrate on mammals, raptors and owls which I can get close to.

I'm just wondering what a lens like the 500 f4 II is going for on the used market? Especially with a new RF 200-500 f4 coming out next year which I assume will decrease the value of the 500 f4 II further?

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:23 pm

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A quick search indicates about $4K to $6k depending on age and condition in a private sale. Much less for sale to a reseller that needs to sell it for $4K to $6K

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by OntPhoto on Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:38 pm

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E.J. Peiker wrote: A quick search indicates about $4K to $6k depending on age and condition in a private sale. Much less for sale to a reseller that needs to sell it for $4K to $6K

Thanks E.J. So, that is around $5,200 to $7,800 Canadian. Not too bad. The lens still sells new for close to $12,000 CAD before taxes.

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by flygirl on Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:58 am

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Not a Canon, but a Nikon 500 f/4E, FL, which is the newest version, I could not sell privately, no takers. There is a big dump of DSLR equipment, plus people are going lighter. Finally, had to go through Adorama, they gave me $3000. Probably not more that $4000 privately realistically.

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by Ozark Bill on Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:33 pm

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I just sold the exact lens a few weeks ago. It was in excellent condition with blemish-free glass. I sold it privately to a friend for $4,500. I think it is possible to get $5-$6K for one, but that would mean dealing with eBay and classifieds and shipping. I am not well enough experienced to protect myself in those circumstances, so I decided against going that route.

Best of luck to you.

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