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**Hannican** · 01-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price?

But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!)

-Tim

dan aron · 01-01-2009, 11:42 PM

I think those are for different use so I say No.

dazman · 01-02-2009, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by Hannican

Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price?

But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!)

-Tim

Keep dreaming

It's free, not like DA*'s

heliphoto · 01-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Honestly... I don't think so. I think you'll see some Sigma and Tamron 70-200/2.8 hit the market though and they're great (though different).

The 50-135 really doesn't compare to lenses which reach 200mm+ in my opinion, and being a stop faster than the imaginary 60-250/4 will justify keeping it. I just got one and haven't had a chance to shoot much with it yet, but I've heard such raves about it I can't wait to put it through it's paces. I have a Tamron 70-200/2.8 too that I find stellar, but I found a good price for a 50-135, and I really wanted the 50mm short end, the weather sealing for the woods, and the shorter physical length for shooting people in indoor settings... especially with the hood off it's a lot less intimidating lens than the 70-200.

Buddha Jones · 01-02-2009, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Hannican

Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price?

But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!)

-Tim

Not likely... Those two lenses are intended for different markets. The DA*50-135mm is a walk-arounder/portrait/landscape lens, the DA*60-250mm is more for the likes of outdoor sports and wildlife.

The focal lengths overlap, but thats about it. You may see someone give up their DA*200mm (not me) or DA*300mm (again, not me) but I doubt it.

poco · 01-02-2009, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

You may see someone give up their DA*200mm (not me) or DA*300mm (again, not me) but I doubt it.

That's just crazy talk!

pcarfan · 01-02-2009, 06:32 AM

hell will freeze over.

Tom S. · 01-02-2009, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by pcarfan

hell will freeze over.

OK then!! Here it is:

Wheatfield · 01-02-2009, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by pcarfan

hell will freeze over.

I'm starting to wonder that myself. I'm pretty sure I've found myself a good condition A135/2.8 lens, so at some point I'll go on the hunt for a 200/2.8. If I find an A or FA, I'll buy it, if I don't, I'll probably just pick up a DA*.
Either way, they've held up that lens for too long, and it is now off my purchasing plan.

Torphoto · 01-02-2009, 12:10 PM

You can get my Da* 50-135 after you pry it from my cold dead hands

After all now that I got a perfect copy ( 2nd try ) I love it, so even if I get a 60-250 the 50-135 stays.

01-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
Hannican Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 485	When the 60-250 finally comes out... Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price? But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!) -Tim

01-02-2009, 06:32 AM	#7
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	When the 60-250 finally comes out... hell will freeze over.

01-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#8
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by pcarfan hell will freeze over. OK then!! Here it is: Attached Images

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01-01-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
dan aron Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 55	I think those are for different use so I say No.

01-02-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Originally posted by Hannican Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price? But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!) -Tim Keep dreaming It's free, not like DA*'s

01-02-2009, 12:45 AM	#4
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Honestly... I don't think so. I think you'll see some Sigma and Tamron 70-200/2.8 hit the market though and they're great (though different). The 50-135 really doesn't compare to lenses which reach 200mm+ in my opinion, and being a stop faster than the imaginary 60-250/4 will justify keeping it. I just got one and haven't had a chance to shoot much with it yet, but I've heard such raves about it I can't wait to put it through it's paces. I have a Tamron 70-200/2.8 too that I find stellar, but I found a good price for a 50-135, and I really wanted the 50mm short end, the weather sealing for the woods, and the shorter physical length for shooting people in indoor settings... especially with the hood off it's a lot less intimidating lens than the 70-200.

01-02-2009, 05:52 AM	#5
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Originally posted by Hannican Will one of you guys sell me your no-longer-wanted perfect copy of the 50-135 at a ridiculously low price? But seriously... anyone think that this lens, when/if it ever gets released, is going to drastically decrease the value of used 50-135s? (If you can't tell- I'm hoping to hear a resounding chorus of yesses!) -Tim Not likely... Those two lenses are intended for different markets. The DA50-135mm is a walk-arounder/portrait/landscape lens, the DA60-250mm is more for the likes of outdoor sports and wildlife. The focal lengths overlap, but thats about it. You may see someone give up their DA200mm (not me) or DA300mm (again, not me) but I doubt it.

01-02-2009, 05:58 AM	#6
poco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 153	Originally posted by Buddha Jones You may see someone give up their DA200mm (not me) or DA300mm (again, not me) but I doubt it. That's just crazy talk!

01-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#9
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by pcarfan hell will freeze over. I'm starting to wonder that myself. I'm pretty sure I've found myself a good condition A135/2.8 lens, so at some point I'll go on the hunt for a 200/2.8. If I find an A or FA, I'll buy it, if I don't, I'll probably just pick up a DA*. Either way, they've held up that lens for too long, and it is now off my purchasing plan.

01-02-2009, 12:10 PM	#10
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	You can get my Da* 50-135 after you pry it from my cold dead hands After all now that I got a perfect copy ( 2nd try ) I love it, so even if I get a 60-250 the 50-135 stays.

When the 60-250 finally comes out...

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