[mickskelly]

February 10, 2009 at 12:07 am

It’s been sharp for me. But I haven’t been using it much at smaller apetures to be honest.

[mickskelly]

October 18, 2008 at 7:34 pm

If you are interested I’m selling my 17-85 as I recently got a 17-55. It’s very lightly used, perfect condition, only a few months old. Looking for only €250 for it as it was part of a kit purchased in america.

[mickskelly]

October 18, 2008 at 7:22 pm

proach wrote:

Cheers mate, no worries. I more than likely have a tokina now anyway :)

where’d ya get the tokina ? how much ?
looking for one myself
Thanks.

[mickskelly]

October 13, 2008 at 12:49 pm

17-85 still for sale. Just €240

[mickskelly]

October 3, 2008 at 11:02 am

JMcL wrote:

I really can’t see much of a market for that lens personally.

The canon 1.4 is rubbish until at least f2. Word is that the sigma is good 1.4

[mickskelly]

September 24, 2008 at 5:07 pm

I’m back any takers ?

[mickskelly]

September 3, 2008 at 4:18 pm

I’m on holiday at the moment but will be back in a few weeks. The 17-85 is still for sale. €250.

[mickskelly]

August 15, 2008 at 9:39 am

70-300 sold.
will take €250 for the 17-85.

[mickskelly]

August 13, 2008 at 5:41 pm

The 17-85 has your name all over it BM. You know it and I know it.

Because I know you, I’ll make a special offer, valid today only & exclusive to you. Just €300.

Seeing as you are reading this thread; you may already know (*and it’s documented – see below) that this lens is so good that if you were to take a photo of your partner without using the UV filter (supplied!) – they will be killed.

*link – http://www.carbuyer.ie/canon_lens_review.html

[mickskelly]

August 12, 2008 at 5:03 pm

rgiller wrote:

You’ve accepted an offer of 270 so i think 280 is a reasonable price to go to from there. I can meet you this week

€280 it is.
PM sent.

edit: Also if we are to do any justice to mcd’s rant, then technically I’ve also rejected an offer for €270 aswell 8)

[mickskelly]

August 11, 2008 at 4:53 pm

re: Just been told that my offer of 270 is no good and he is goin to try and hold us all out to see how much he gets for this lens, totally unfair, be honest and tell people you are looking 300 for the bloody thing

Ohh, I’m confused MDCPhotography. Apologies if you are insulted MDC. It’s a good lens and well worth 300. In my opinion just because you offered to drive from Derry, doesn’t entitle you to the lens for €30 less. It normally the responsibility of the buyer to arrange/pay for transport. That said I’ll offer to drive to anyone (anyone who’s nice) in the Dublin area for free.

(Oh and I haven’t made any secrets about looking for €300 for the lens what a wierd post!?)

[mickskelly]

August 11, 2008 at 4:43 pm

rgiller, I have a few other people interested in it for that price too. If they don’t take it for any reason then your €280 will secure.

Hey for just €20more you can skip the queue and I’ll drop out to you tonight with it. Same goes for any one else reading this!

[mickskelly]

August 8, 2008 at 1:08 pm

Offer preliminarily accepted and I’ll come meet you wherever you are when you get to Dublin (provided somebody else doesn’t offer me the big 300 in the meantime).

(By the way I’ll take €550 for both lenses. These work well together)

[mickskelly]

August 8, 2008 at 1:37 am

Hi Jarek.

It’s absolutely spotless. There is not a speck of dust on the lens (or the body). It has only taken a few pictures. It’s 3months old from new, but to be honest it’s spent nearly all of the three months in its box. You’re getting a brand new lens for €300. My reason for sale is that I got a 135mm f2 and can’t carry that and the 70-300 in the bag at the same time. So it doesn’t get used.

Mick.