Originally posted by Tanker
I am wondering if there is a particular time of year when used lenses can be found at a discount. Kind of like waiting until winter to buy a motorcycle when demand is low.
I've been wondering myself but haven't found out that time of the year yet
Lenses are not like motorcycles. If you don't ride your motorcycle, it still takes up room in the garage, you still have to maintain it, and your wife still sees it everyday and nags you about it
About winter, many people get a DSLR for Christmas (either as gift from others or from themselves). Of course they need lenses.
During summer, everyone needs new lenses for their vacations.....
You can't win.....
About waiting long enough and the price will drop, look at prices of Pentax 50mm F/1.4 or F/1.7 (any models from Super Takumar to FA). About 12 months ago, I sold 3 copies of F50 and two of FA50, all F/1.7, none of them for more than $140. They are $200 - $250 now.
If you want/need a lens and have the fund, buy it now. You can't put a price tag on the enjoyment you get out of it.