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Is the panasonic lumix s 100 500mm f 5 7 1 ois worth buying used?

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From Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS: Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS: A zoom lens by Panasonic for Full frame cameras, 100-500mm f/5-7.1. Panasonic's longest full-frame zoom, and it works with teleconverters. Specs - Maker: Panasonic - Focal length: 100-500mm (zoom) - Maximum aperture: f/5-7.1 (it gets darker as you zoom in) - Made for: Full frame sensors - Mounts: L-Mount - Stabilised: yes - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On full frame (L-Mount): as marked, 100-500mm. - On APS-C ...

From Buying used: Buying used: Cameras and lenses are built to last, and many photographers upgrade often. That makes the used market one of the best ways to afford good gear. A body that's one or two generations old is often most of the camera for a fraction of the price.

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