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Browse the full range of used camera lenses on eBay → Prices move fast. See the biggest price drops across every category this week →Look 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 22 September 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.
| Model ↕ | Cheapest now ↕ | vs typical ↕ | vs recent |
|---|---|---|---|
Fujifilm XF 23mm 1.4 R Used Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R Lens | $306 | 9% under | ▼ 12% |
Sony E 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 OSS [US Stock] Sony E 18-55mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS Silver E Mount (SEL1855) (26821-55-41) | $89 lowest yet | 7% under | ▼ 7% |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM AF Wide Angle Lens EF Mount 2928 | $318 | 6% under | ▼ 2% |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8D Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D 52mm Compact Manual Prime Lens For DSL Camera | $62 | 5% under | ▼ 5% |
Canon RF 50mm 1.8 Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 50mm f/1.8 STM Auto & Manual Lens | $140 | 5% under | ▼ 4% |
Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC HSM Art SIGMA 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM Art (for Canon EF-S mount) #266 | $202 lowest yet | 5% under | ▼ 1% |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G 2.8 G ED VR II JAPAN US STOCK #11416 | $629 | 5% under | ▼ 7% |
Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 Di VC TAMRON SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD -for Nikon Mount. 082 Model A007. Bag&Caps | $325 | 4% under | ▼ 4% |
Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS II Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM (Canon EF mount) | $669 | 4% under | ▼ 4% |
Sony FE 85mm 1.8 Sony Fe 1.8/85mm Lens | $300 lowest yet | 3% under | ▼ 5% |
Tamron SP 15-30mm 2.8 Di VC TAMRON SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD NIKON(Model A012) -Near Mint- 9212 | $425 | 3% under | ▲ 4% |
Sigma 14mm 1.8 Art Sigma 14mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art (for Nikon F mount) #258 | $727 | 3% under | ▼ 3% |
Sony FE 50mm 1.8 Sony FE 1.8/50 50mm f/1.8 E-Mount Full Frame Standard Prime Lens SEL50F18F | $200 | about typical | ▼ 2% |
Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Excellent | $295 | about typical | steady |
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens | RF Mount | Excellent | $390 | about typical | ▼ 2% |
Canon EF 24-70mm 2.8L * USED * Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens | $600 | about typical | ▼ 1% |
Sony FE 24-70mm 2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM SEL2470GM (Sony E mount) #337 | $1,201 | about typical | ▼ 1% |
Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Adapter w/ Lens Hood, Twist-On 49mm | $80 same 11 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S FX Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Auto Focus Lens | $119 | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G | $150 same 20 days | about typical | steady |
Canon EF 85mm 1.8 USM Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM Lens | $300 same 44 days | about typical | steady |
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm 2.8-4 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm F/2.8-4 R LM OIS Standard Zoom Lens for Fuji X Mo… | $304 | about typical | steady |
Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sony A Mount w/ Hood Box Excellent | $319 | about typical | ▲ 5% |
Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Good Condition Nikon F Mount | $341 | about typical | steady |
Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Lens | $394 same 45 days | about typical | steady |
Canon EF 16-35mm 2.8L II USM Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens, Canon EF Mount, 82mm Filter | $500 | about typical | steady |
Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art Excellent Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens For Sony E Mount | $534 | about typical | ▲ 1% |
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G SONY FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (SEL24105G) for Sony FE mount -Mint- 1821 | $720 | about typical | steady |
Sony FE 70-200mm 2.8 GM OSS Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Sony E-Mount SEL70200GMOSS | $970 same 11 days | about typical | steady |
Canon EF 24mm 1.4L II USM Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens - 2750B002 | $1,492 same 44 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon Z 24-70mm 2.8S Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8S | $1,997 same 12 days | about typical | steady |
Canon RF 24-70mm 2.8L Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens | $2,000 same 10 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm F/1.8G (Nikon F mount) #406 | $310 same 18 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm 2.8G [TOP MINT Boxed] Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED N Lens HB-40 Hood Japan | $731 | about typical | ▲ 2% |
Canon RF 85mm 1.2L USM Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L USM (Canon RF mount) #49 | $2,257 | about typical | ▲ 2% |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM Zoom Lens | $330 | above typical | ▲ 18% |
Tamron 18-270mm 3.5-6.3 Di II VC Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC B003 Lens Nikon F Mount + Case Filter | $109 | above typical | ▲ 8% |
Nikon Z MC 50mm 2.8 Macro Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens - Mint | $550 | above typical | steady |
Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens for Nikon F-Mount Lense | $320 | above typical | ▼ 7% |
Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens | $379 | above typical | ▲ 8% |
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AFA009N700 | $449 | above typical | ▲ 3% |
Sony FE 35mm 1.8 Sony FE 35mm f1.8 f/1.8 Lens SEL35F18F (FULL FRAME) - Pro Workhorse! * USA Mo… | $438 | above typical | ▲ 7% |