Originally posted by mojoe_24 Lenses in good working order more specifically, but I guess quality lenses would be good too, lol. Currently I'm looking at picking up a Macro 1:4.5-5.6 80-200mm and a Sigma super wide II 1:2.8 24mm for $40. I don't know the brand for teh 80-200mm (I'm awaiting a email reply).
are you sure that sigman super wide II is 24mm? i thought they're only in 28mm, what brand is the zoom?
It's not too hard to check out lens.
1) check the glass, scratches both front/rear elements
2) check the aperture, clicks, open ect...
3) check the aperture for sticky oil ect...
4) take some pictures with it, zoom in and scroll around, see if anything's mess up...
and ofcourse the fungus and stuff ect...
for the most parts lens are quite easy to buy in working condition, people tend to keep them very well (hehe, most of them bought it for hundreds of dollars, I'd be amaze if they treat it poorly).