Pick a lens and see what it actually sells for on eBay, both used and refurbished, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are really asking this minute, not shop retail.
Live from eBayLook through it before you look at the price. Hold the lens up to a bright light and check the glass for fungus (fine web-like threads), haze (a cloudy film) and scratches. Light dust is normal and rarely affects images, but fungus can spread and etch the coatings, and haze softens every shot, so both are serious. Also check the aperture blades are dry and snappy, not oily or sticky.
Test the moving parts. Zoom and focus rings should turn smoothly without grinding or excessive play, and on autofocus lenses confirm the AF actually drives and locks, as a dead focus motor is a costly repair. If the lens has image stabilisation, listen for it engaging. Check the mount for wear and that the electronic contacts are clean, so the lens talks to the camera.
Mind the mount and the era. Confirm the lens fits your camera's mount, and remember that adapting older lenses can lose autofocus or metering. Older manual-focus glass is cheap and often superb optically if you are happy focusing by hand. Include a lens hood and caps in the deal where possible.
Value. Good lenses outlast camera bodies and hold value well, so quality used glass is often the best money you can spend on image quality.
Live eBay listings, one of the largest sources of used and refurbished camera lenses. Pick a lens and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.
No fungus, haze or fog inside the glass, no scratches on the elements, snappy dry aperture blades, and working autofocus. Check the mount fits your camera. A little internal dust is normal.
Yes, better than camera bodies. Good glass stays relevant for many years and across body upgrades, so quality lenses hold value well and buying used is low risk.
Used lenses typically run 20-40% below new, and refurbished even less. We show the cheapest next to the typical price so you can judge.
Fast primes like a 50mm or 35mm are the classic best-value used buys, sharp, versatile and cheap second-hand. Third-party lenses from Sigma and Tamron often match the big brands for less. Match the mount and focal length to your needs against the live price.
A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 7 August 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.
Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.
"Off retail" compares today's used price with what the model cost new. For models still on sale that is the current price; for discontinued ones it is the launch price, so it shows how far the model has depreciated rather than a discount you could get on a new one.
| Model | Cheapest now | Off retail | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Lens | $394 | 34% off | ▲ 126% |
Canon RF 50mm 1.8 Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens | $140 lowest yet | 30% off | ▼ 12% |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8D Used Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 50mm F/1.8D for D7000s,D300,D600,D700 | $63 | – | new |
Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Auto & Manual Lens | $89 | – | ▲ 11% |
Sony E 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 OSS SONY E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL1855 Silver | $98 | – | new |
Tamron 18-270mm 3.5-6.3 Di II VC Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Nikon *USED* | $104 | – | new |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S FX Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Auto Focus Lens | $119 | – | ▲ 8% |
Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G Ed Lens for Nikon | $150 | – | new |
Sony FE 50mm 1.8 Sony FE 1.8/50 50mm f/1.8 E-Mount Full Frame Standard Prime Lens SEL50F18F | $200 | – | new |
Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC HSM Art SIGMA 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM Art A013 Pentax K-mount [Top Mint] US Stock | $219 | – | new |
Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Lens with Hood for Fujifilm X Mount Excellent | $299 | – | new |
Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens for Canon EF Mount | $300 same 11 days | – | steady |
Sony FE 85mm 1.8 Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Autofocus Lens SEL85F18 for Sony E Mount 67mm | $300 | – | ▼ 2% |
Canon EF 85mm 1.8 USM Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM Lens | $300 | – | new |
Sony FE 35mm 1.8 Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Full Frame Auto Lens for Sony E-mount 58mm | $300 | – | new |
Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.8G Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Lens Nikon F Mount 67mm w/ Hood Cap Box | $302 | – | new |
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm 2.8-4 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS AF Lens for Fujifilm X Mount | $318 | – | new |
Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Nikon F Mount w/ Hood LH730-03 – Tested | $320 | – | ▲ 2% |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens | $325 | – | new |
Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 Di VC Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens (Nikon F mount - A007 ) | $330 | – | new |
Fujifilm XF 23mm 1.4 R Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm F/1.4 R (Fuji X mount) With Square Hood | $335 | – | new |
Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sony E-Mount 015 | $340 | – | new |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Canon EF 35mm F/2 IS USM (Canon EF mount) | $350 | – | new |
Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F/1.8 S Lens,USED | $350 | – | ▲ 59% |
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF Macro 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Auto & Manual Lens, Fixed/Prime Lens | $375 | – | new |
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Tamron SP 70-200mm 1:2.8 Di Lens for Nikon Sr. 49824 Working | $400 | – | steady |
Tamron SP 15-30mm 2.8 Di VC TAMRON SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD NIKON(Model A012) -Near Mint- 5252 | $449 | – | new |
Canon EF 16-35mm 2.8L II USM Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L II USM Canon EF mount (AL28) | $500 | – | new |
Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art Excellent Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens For Sony E Mount | $534 | – | ▼ 3% |
Nikon Z MC 50mm 2.8 Macro Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens - Mint | $550 | – | new |
Canon EF 24-70mm 2.8L Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens, Auto/Manual Focus, 77mm Filter | $600 | – | steady |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens | $600 | – | new |
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens SEL24105G Full Frame E-Mount Excellent + Hood | $700 | – | new |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm 2.8G NIKON AF-S NIKOR 24-70MM 1:2.8G ED Standard Zoom Lens | $711 | – | steady |
Sigma 14mm 1.8 Art Sigma 14mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art (for Nikon F mount) #253 | $717 | – | new |
Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS II Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens USM - EF70-200LIS2 | $764 | – | new |
Sony FE 24-70mm 2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM SEL2470GM (Sony E mount) #184 | $1,219 | – | steady |
Sony FE 70-200mm 2.8 GM OSS Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS E-Mount Telephoto Zoom G SEL70200GM Zoom Lens | $1,300 | – | new |
Canon EF 24mm 1.4L II USM Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens - 2750B002 | $1,492 | – | new |
Canon RF 24-70mm 2.8L Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Mint Condition + 82mm CPL Filter + Lens H… | $1,949 | – | ▼ 15% |
Nikon Z 24-70mm 2.8S Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8S | $1,997 | – | new |
Canon RF 85mm 1.2L USM Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens | $2,675 | – | new |