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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 30 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.
| Model ↕ | Cheapest now ↕ | vs typical ↕ | vs recent |
|---|---|---|---|
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 lowest yet | 28% under | ▼ 28% |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Wide Angle Lens, Canon EF Mount, 67mm | $326 lowest yet | 10% under | ▼ 11% |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Zoom Lens 77mm w/ Hood Caps Case | $300 | 8% under | ▼ 8% |
Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens STM | $80 lowest yet | 5% under | steady |
Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Prime Standard Lens for Nikon F Mount, Tested | $289 lowest yet | 4% under | ▼ 4% |
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 | 4% under | ▼ 4% |
Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC HSM Art SIGMA 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM Art (for Canon EF-S mount) -Near Mint- #293 | $213 | 3% under | ▼ 3% |
Sony FE 85mm 1.8 Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens | $300 lowest yet | 3% under | ▼ 5% |
Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 015 Lens for Canon EF Mount Only | $329 | 3% under | ▼ 3% |
Sony FE 24-70mm 2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM SEL2470GM (Sony E mount) #337 | $1,201 | 3% under | ▼ 4% |
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Prime Lens | $386 | about typical | ▼ 5% |
Tamron SP 15-30mm 2.8 Di VC Tamron Di SP 15-30mm F/2.8 VC USD A012 and Polarizing Filter. Made in JAPAN | $440 | about typical | ▼ 2% |
Canon RF 24-70mm 2.8L Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens, B+W F-Pro 010 MRC UV-Haze 82mm Filter | $2,000 | about typical | ▼ 12% |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm 2.8G NIKON AF-S NIKOR 24-70MM 1:2.8G ED Standard Zoom Lens | $701 | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8D Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D 52mm Compact Manual Prime Lens For DSL Camera | $65 same 18 days | about typical | steady |
Sony E 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 OSS Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Silver Lens | $96 | about typical | steady |
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 same 23 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF 50mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S FX Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Auto Focus Lens | $119 same 12 days | about typical | steady |
Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Excellent | $297 | about typical | steady |
Canon EF 85mm 1.8 USM Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM Lens | $300 same 23 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.8G Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Lens Nikon F Mount 67mm w/ Hood Cap Box | $302 same 23 days | 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 | ▲ 1% |
Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 Di VC Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Ultrasonic Silent Drive Lens Working | $340 same 14 days | about typical | steady |
Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Lens | $394 same 24 days | about typical | steady |
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Tamron SP 70-200mm 1:2.8 Di Lens for Nikon Sr. 49824 Working | $400 same 24 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 same 23 days | about typical | steady |
Nikon Z MC 50mm 2.8 Macro Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Compact Macro Prime for Z Series mirrorless Came… | $518 | about typical | ▲ 2% |
Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art Excellent Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens For Sony E Mount | $534 same 31 days | about typical | steady |
Canon EF 24-70mm 2.8L Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Lens | $600 | about typical | ▼ 1% |
Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS II Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM (Canon EF mount) | $699 | about typical | steady |
Sigma 14mm 1.8 Art Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF Mount Mount | $749 same 18 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 23 days | about typical | steady |
Sony FE 50mm 1.8 Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Sony E Mount Black | $205 | about typical | ▲ 2% |
Canon RF 50mm 1.8 Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Auto Focus Lens 43mm Filter/Front Used | $155 | above typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens (2183B) | $155 | above typical | ▲ 3% |
Fujifilm XF 23mm 1.4 R FUJIFILM Fuji Fujin XF 23mm F/1.4 R Super EBC Lens For Fujifilm X mount | $350 | above typical | ▲ 4% |
Canon RF 85mm 1.2L USM Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L USM (Canon RF mount) -Near Mint- #99 | $2,295 | above typical | ▲ 4% |
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G Sony FE 4/24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens for E-Mount | $750 | above typical | steady |
Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F/1.8 S (Nikon Z mount) Portrait Lens - Tested No Front C… | $350 same 12 days | above typical | steady |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon [Poor Condition] #9759 | $662 | above typical | ▲ 10% |
Nikon Z 24-70mm 2.8S Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8S | $2,397 | above typical | ▲ 20% |
Sony FE 35mm 1.8 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 SEL35F18F Full-Frame E-Mount Wide Angle Prime Lens Black | $422 | above typical | ▲ 27% |