How many of you own the 35mm 1.8g & 50mm 1.8g?

[hamlet]

Just get both because the 50mm is too tight of a shot sometimes. All i'm waiting on is a sale to get the 35mm, i got the 50mm 1.4g for a song.

Well, here ya go!

I only buy new.

 

[o hey tyler]

I only buy new.

Well that will cost you a lot of money down the road.

 

[hamlet]

That goes both ways.

 

[o hey tyler]

That goes both ways.

Not really.

Buy refurbished. I would say based on your knowledge and skill level that I've had a bit more experience with buying photo equipment than you have at this point. Buying refurbished has never done me wrong and I'm positive others share the same experience.

 

[hamlet]

We've all got our opinions. Have at it.

 

[JTPhotography]

Agree, I buy used almost exclusively. Never had a problem with anything i bought from Keh or adorama, and they both give a reasonable time to return.

 

[Mach0]

I only buy new.

It depends on the price difference. KEH has a great return policy and sells good stuff. So does adorama. I have a VIP membership and I think that I get a one year warranty on anything I get from them. I have to recheck but buying new or used doesn't ensure you get a good copy. It just means you paid more and can still end up with a dud either way.

 

[Braineack]

I've bought almost all my equipment used or refurbished. Actually, I don't believe I own anything "new" in my current setup.

D600 was refurb'd, 24-70 open-box return, 70-300 from KEH, 85mm off CL, SB-700 refurb'd, YN560 used from a member here.

 

[hamlet]

I only buy new.

It depends on the price difference. KEH has a great return policy and sells good stuff. So does adorama. I have a VIP membership and I think that I get a one year warranty on anything I get from them. I have to recheck but buying new or used doesn't ensure you get a good copy. It just means you paid more and can still end up with a dud either way.

All valid reasons. However, buying new will ensure that you get a lens that wasn't manhandled. You know exactly where it came from: chinese labour prison camps. So we're all of us where we want to be.

 

[shadowlands]

Owned them both when I was DX. Loved 'em both!

 

[kundalini]

I only buy new.

It depends on the price difference. KEH has a great return policy and sells good stuff. So does adorama. I have a VIP membership and I think that I get a one year warranty on anything I get from them. I have to recheck but buying new or used doesn't ensure you get a good copy. It just means you paid more and can still end up with a dud either way.

All valid reasons. However, buying new will ensure that you get a lens that wasn't manhandled. You know exactly where it came from: chinese labour prison camps. So we're all of us where we want to be.

Buying new doesn't mean it's actually been inspected by a human either. A refurb item has been and assured to meet or exceed factory specs.

 

[shadowlands]

That's funny, for I only buy used. I get all of my gear used from Adorama or keh. All with warranties and long return windows.
Happy as a lark and saving hundreds and hundreds....

 

[robbins.photo]

I've bought almost all my equipment used or refurbished. Actually, I don't believe I own anything "new" in my current setup.

D600 was refurb'd, 24-70 open-box return, 70-300 from KEH, 85mm off CL, SB-700 refurb'd, YN560 used from a member here.

I have several pieces of brand new equipment in my bag. Lets see. Microfiber cloth.. yup, bought that new. Hmm.. ink pen and small notepad - both new!. Chewing gum.. oh ya, definately went new on that one. Kleenex. Ya, absolutely - still new and sealed in the package.

Of course most everything else in the bag is used or refurbished, the camera thingy, the lens dealymabobs.. that flashy thingamajig.

 

[manicmike]

I buy all my gear used. Except my Yongnuo flashes. You can't beat $50 for new flash.

 

[frommrstomommy]

I have both. Before I upgraded to FX the 35 rarely left my camera. The 50 was just a little too tight for our indoor space.