Canon F1.8 50 MM, where to buy?

[Agentbolt]

So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: Agentbolt
So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

That is the used price you are hoping for.

 

[corkyg]

Yeah - I got that lens about 5 years ago for about $70. Today it goes from $99 to $125 - even on EBay. If you can get it for $90, that's a good price.

 

[xchangx]

Originally posted by: Agentbolt
So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Careful where you buy though. If it's from a company in New York, they may try to sell you the "real" version for $300. They are known to try to scam people like that.

 

[olds]

I picked a new one up a week ago from Amazon for $92.

 

[jamesbond007]

I like the Lowepro Flipside 300 backpack. It's great for when I cover marathons and it holds two pro bodies, my 70-200 and a backup lens with my essentials. It's not all-weather like the 400AW from Lowepro, but I just bring a garbage bag for when the rain comes. It is about $75 at B&H Photo Video.

 

[ghostman]

Originally posted by: xchangx

Originally posted by: Agentbolt
So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Careful where you buy though. If it's from a company in New York, they may try to sell you the "real" version for $300. They are known to try to scam people like that.

That's too broad of a generalization. B&H, Adorama, J&R are all reliable New York-based camera stores. There are several smaller shops, many in Brooklyn, that are scam shops though.

As for the OP, the price has gone up. I bought my nifty-fifty for $70 new at J&R a few years ago. Odd how I can now sell that same lens for profit.

For the bag, you should also point out what "not horribly expensive" means and whether you prefer a shoulder bag or backpack. Canon makes affordable version of both and they both get good reviews. I have a Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home bag. Great bag, but gets heavy when fully loaded. I'd probably go for a backpack type if I were to do it again.

 

[xchangx]

Originally posted by: ghostman

Originally posted by: xchangx

Originally posted by: Agentbolt
So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Careful where you buy though. If it's from a company in New York, they may try to sell you the "real" version for $300. They are known to try to scam people like that.

That's too broad of a generalization. B&H, Adorama, J&R are all reliable New York-based camera stores. There are several smaller shops, many in Brooklyn, that are scam shops though.

As for the OP, the price has gone up. I bought my nifty-fifty for $70 new at J&R a few years ago. Odd how I can now sell that same lens for profit.

For the bag, you should also point out what "not horribly expensive" means and whether you prefer a shoulder bag or backpack. Canon makes affordable version of both and they both get good reviews. I have a Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home bag. Great bag, but gets heavy when fully loaded. I'd probably go for a backpack type if I were to do it again.

My bad, I meant to put brooklyn.

 

[oogabooga]

I bought mine from newegg when it was 95. I don't think you're going to find it at a retailer for around 60.

 

[randomlinh]

used is in the 60-70 mark. which reminds me, i gotta sell mine, heh

 

[dsd17]

Originally posted by: randomlinh
used is in the 60-70 mark. which reminds me, i gotta sell mine, heh

I haven't seen a used one near that price for at least the past 2-3 months. Even used are going for $85+

 

[angry hampster]

That's crazy...I wouldn't even consider giving more than $75 for it. POS lens.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: randomlinh
used is in the 60-70 mark. which reminds me, i gotta sell mine, heh

I haven't seen a used one near that price for at least the past 2-3 months. Even used are going for $85+

I've seen mostly around 70. Every so often I see 60. But I don't think i've seen it as high as 85. I need to find where that is so I can sell mine, haha.

Originally posted by: angry hampster
That's crazy...I wouldn't even consider giving more than $75 for it. POS lens.

it's not perfect, but even for $85... that's really hard to beat for what you get.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

The one at JR was a slick deal. It's OOS at the moment though.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: xchangx

Originally posted by: ghostman

Originally posted by: xchangx

Originally posted by: Agentbolt
So I'm trying to pick up the Canon Thrifty Fifty or whatever it's called, and people keep mentioning that it's like a 60-70 dollar lens, however the best price I've seen so far is 90 bucks. Has the price gone up signfigantly, or am I looking in the wrong place here?

Also, I'd like to get a line on a decently made but not horribly expensive lens bag. I've got a nice case for my Rebel T1i and an attached lens, but I'm looking for a bag that'll hold a blower, lenspen, extra battery, and two lenses (One of which will be the EFS 55-250mm)

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Careful where you buy though. If it's from a company in New York, they may try to sell you the "real" version for $300. They are known to try to scam people like that.

That's too broad of a generalization. B&H, Adorama, J&R are all reliable New York-based camera stores. There are several smaller shops, many in Brooklyn, that are scam shops though.

As for the OP, the price has gone up. I bought my nifty-fifty for $70 new at J&R a few years ago. Odd how I can now sell that same lens for profit.

For the bag, you should also point out what "not horribly expensive" means and whether you prefer a shoulder bag or backpack. Canon makes affordable version of both and they both get good reviews. I have a Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home bag. Great bag, but gets heavy when fully loaded. I'd probably go for a backpack type if I were to do it again.

My bad, I meant to put brooklyn.

http://www.theimagingworld.com/

Reliable company based in Brooklyn, again don't make generalizations

 

[ivan2]

POTN forum often has it for about that price. cheapest retail i've seen last year is in korean incheon airport when they have it on sale at duty free shops and i figured it's about 70-80 USD.

what kind of bag u looking for? shoulder or backpack?

 

[extra]

No, you should be able to find them for $50 used. Check the photography on the net forums. Check craigslist. I paid $50 for mine. For lens bags, grab those thick socks from costco! Or a crown royal bag!

 

[dsd17]

Originally posted by: extra
No, you should be able to find them for $50 used. Check the photography on the net forums. Check craigslist. I paid $50 for mine. For lens bags, grab those thick socks from costco! Or a crown royal bag!

There's 2 that sold on the POTN forum today for $85 shipped. Both used.

 

[extra]

Yes, but those include shipping and you're probably getting a pristinely cared for one that will be in immaculate condition. Which is obviously a good thing (potn forums are awesome).

However, you can easily get a well used copy for $50 on craigslist.

I just searched my local craigslist area for "50mm". There's one on the first page. $50.