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NO BIDDER AFTERTASTE! If you fancy a really exotic bit of kit that’s not only hard to find – such as a high-end cinema lens from a top maker like Cooke,
often has listings for some incredibly rare lenses that can go for prices that are relatively attainable. SAS director Hugo Marsh, the firm’s specialist in photographic equipment, has noticed a huge increase in the interest for high-end cinema lenses, and recently sold a set of Cooke Speed Panchro lenses. Many of the older lenses are converted for use on digital SLRs and mirrorless cameras, so will fit on the majority of cinema cameras, too.
Arri or Angénieux – then buying used means that you might actually be able to afford your dream purchase. And you won’t be left with the remorse of having to remortgage your house to pay for it! These incredible lenses are rare and are often sold in complete sets for huge amounts of money. Even used, these exotic optics hardly ever appear at dealers, but they do often come up at specialist auctions. One of the best-known specialists is British-based SAS, which
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“When youwant some newkit, then quickly getting rid of your unwanted gear for a decent price is what you need” WHY NOT BUY NEWKIT FROM OVERSEAS?
A search on the internet often shows new cameras and lenses can be bought more cheaply from abroad. If you’re based in the UK or Europe, then it often looks cheaper to buy from the US or Asian firms – which are usually selling non-official grey imports. However, apart from the obvious communication issue and time difference between continents, you will find that you need to pay import duty and VAT, and this can add significantly to the purchase cost and slow down the import process. Chances are, the kit also might not be UK-spec, so you won’t have the right leads and there may well be warranty issues if anything goes wrong. And, of course, you are not supporting the UK importers or dealers who you might rely on in case of any problems in future.
RIGHT It can be tempting to buy gear abroad and carry it in a backpack, but you’ll be breaking the law if you don’t declare it
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