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Message: <blockquote data-quote="czecht" data-source="post: 428675" data-attributes="member: 38059">Welcome here - I'm new also...I can't sell you what I have under 1k, but look at what I've posted to other members and you can learn something from my response before you buy used lens;Nikon REFURB are great lenses and I would trust Nikon and you get 90 days to return the lens if it isn't everything they said the lens does. :I'm selling my 70-200mm f2.8, VR, for $1299.00 because it is in MINT MINT condition and very little use; including is Nikon filter.On eBay they go from just under 1k and some up to $1800+, depends on condition.Some people purchased the 70-200mm f2.8, VRII and later went back to the 70-200mm f2.8 VR -please do your homework on this issue. If you are interested, please email me : <a href="mailto:czecht@gmail.com">czecht@gmail.com</a> (Lincoln, NE is my location for past 34 years).Also, make sure that when you buy the lens that the aperture does not stick or lock !!!Some people had their lens fixed and few were not fixed right the first time, if they had this problem.My never gets stuck and it is also free of fungi, grease or dust!!! And everything is tight; focus/zoom ring is not loose when zooming or manual focus - like a new lens!Make sure you get yours that does not have any issues mentioned above.I've used it much less than I wanted to, so it is just a very expensive lens sitting in my bag. BUT, it is the best lens if you need a telephoto.I have couple Sigma lenses - 12-24mm and 8.5mm fisheye lenses and I'm very happy with both of them, but the color is different than Nikon to Nikon lens.I also have both teleconverters: MINT MINT - TC-14EII 1.4x #200287; and TC-20EII 2x #201375; made for 70-200 F2.8 VR lens! (Used only about 20 times if that many times total for both.) I'll entertain to sell all three items for one price - make me an offer I can't refuse.Also, I live in a dry climate and my lens was never used near water and ocean or dusty places like Arizona.Lenses from ocean area or used in wet or dusty conditions affects the lens, in some instances ruin the lens!!! Most photographers unload the lenses before it becomes visible!!! Please do not purchase a lens from users like that, the repair in many instances becomes so expensive, you would loose your original investment.These are the details one must take into the decision making process, because if the lens is in used conditions - like I've mentioned above; or used a lot and or traveled a lots of miles, it will affect the quality and condition of your lens.Please ask any questions.Tony</blockquote>

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