‘Holy Grail’ Nikon 13mm f/5.6 Lens Sells for $50,000
A Nikon 13mm f/5.6 dubbed the "Holy Grail" of camera lenses has just sold for $50,000 on eBay.
eBay Launches AI Tool That Generates Product Listings From Single Photo
eBay is rolling out a new artificially intelligent (AI) tool that generates product listings from a single photo.
50 of Andy Warhol’s Polaroids, Prints, Books, and More Are For Sale on eBay
The Andy Warhol Foundation has listed 50 of the late artist's photos, books, portraits, and prints for sale on eBay, the proceeds from which will go to benefit its philanthropic work.
The Best Places to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses in 2024
Ever since I became a photographer, most of the cameras and lenses I have purchased have been used. Most cameras and lenses only come with one-year warranties (though there are exceptions), and since some used gear sellers offer 6-month warranties, that extra half-year is often not worth the difference (to me). And, of course, some items -- like vintage or discontinued cameras and lenses -- are only available used.
Couple Learns Hard Lesson About Buying Gray Market Nikon Gear
An unfortunate couple in Chicago learned how camera manufacturers treat what is known as "gray market" equipment when Nikon refused to service their P1000 camera. They were confused, as they didn't buy it from a shady, unknown site, but from Walmart: an authorized Nikon dealer.
Where to Sell Your Used Camera Gear
Well, you finally did it. After months of thinking about it, pining over the pictures and recommendations of others on social media, and constantly inflating your budget, someone’s got a new camera. But after spending all that time thinking about your new purchase, you neglected to put any serious thought into what to do with your used camera gear. So where do you start?.
I Found My Own Stolen Lens for Sale Online and There’s Nothing I Can Do
One night two years ago, someone stole $10,000 of my camera equipment. Just recently, I found one of my more iconic lenses -- a pink Handevision 40mm f/0.85 Mark II -- for sale online. The police are slow to respond, and eBay won't help until law enforcement is involved.
This Cheap Projector Lens Creates the Most Intense Swirly Bokeh
Photographer, YouTuber, and weird lens connoisseur Mathieu Stern recently made one of his coolest finds yet. It's the Carl Zeiss 105mm f/1.9 Kipronar T, a cinema projector lens he describes as "one of the most amazing swirly bokeh lenses I ever tested"... and yet it only cost him $25.
This SLR Camera Was Made for Wildlife Photography a Century Ago
A rare SLR camera from a century ago has been put up for sale. The Goerz Reflex-Jagd-Ango was a camera specifically designed for wildlife and expedition photography over a century ago, and one can now be yours for $3,500.
Canon Wins Important Lawsuit Against eBay Users Selling Counterfeit Gear
Canon just scored a major legal win in the battle against counterfeit products. A US District Court has issued a judgement in Canon's favor in a lawsuit against two eBay users who were selling counterfeit Canon batteries online.
This Photographer’s eBay Order Took a Comical Route Around the World
Photographer Gary Gruber recently purchased a Hasselblad lens accessory on eBay. As he waited for the order to travel from South Africa to his home in the United States, Gruber was baffled by the route DHL sent it on.
eBay Scam: Buyer Steals Camera by Pretending to Receive Wrong Product
When it comes to selling your used camera gear online, many consider eBay to be one of the safer options. But as one photographer found out recently, there's a new scam that gets around eBay's "protections" and could cost you thousands of dollars and your camera gear.
For Sale: Hasselblad 500c Cameras, Mold Edition
Now here's an unusual camera sale: someone on eBay is selling two Hasselblad 500c cameras along with 80mm planar lenses and film backs. The caveat: both of the camera kits are "really moldy."
These 1,750 Film Cameras and Lenses Can Be Yours for $65,000
If you've been itching to start a film camera gear collection and have $65,000 burning a hole in your pocket, here's an opportunity for you: someone on eBay is selling a massive collection featuring over 1,750 film cameras and lenses -- all of which are in "excellent working and [cosmetic] condition."
The Last Leica M3 Ever Made Can Be Yours for Just $595,000
Want a piece of Leica history and have very deep pockets? There's currently an opportunity to buy the last Leica M3 ever made. You'll just need to fork over a cool $595,000.
This Unusual Gold Ring is a Rare Soviet Spy Camera Worth $20,000
If you have deep pockets and a deep love for rare cameras, check out this... ring. It's a gold ring that's actually an extremely rare Soviet-era spy camera used by the KGB.
Photographer Finds His Stolen Camera Lens on eBay — It Sells for $65,100
Photographer Daniel Zvereff lost his precious custom-modified Canon 50mm f/0.95 "dream lens" last month, and this week he came across that very lens for sale through an eBay auction. He then watched as the auction ended yesterday with a ridiculous winning bid of $65,100.
$10 eBay Photo Turns Out to be Picture of Jesse James Worth $2,000,000+
How's this for a lucky photo find: a 19th-century tintype photo purchased from eBay for just $10 has been identified as an extremely rare portrait of the infamous outlaw Jesse James... worth an estimated $2 million+.
Amelia Earhart’s Leica Camera for Sale on eBay for $70,000
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic, disappeared while flying the Pacific over 80 years ago, but fascination over her story remains strong to this day. And now you might be able to own a little piece of her history: a Leica purportedly owned by Earhart has appeared on eBay.
This Video Was Shot on iPhone… A $32 iPhone 3GS from 2009
Matteo Bertoli is known for shooting cinematic 4K videos with the latest smartphones and apps to hit the market. But for his latest project, he decided to use the cheapest smartphone he could fine: a $32 used iPhone 3GS from 2009. This 2-minute video is what resulted.
Rare ‘Fake Leica’ Sculpture Shows Up on eBay for $100,000
A famous and rare stainless steel "fake Leica" camera sculpture has popped up on eBay. The asking price: $99,995 with $350 economy shipping.
Rare WWII Zeiss German Fighter Plane Gun Camera: Yours for $7,000
Want an unusual camera that you can pretty much guarantee that no one around you has? A rare World War II German "gun camera" has popped up over on eBay. It's a Zeiss Ikon camera that was mounted to fighter planes to shoot dogfights.
Photographer: Royal Mail Destroyed My Lens and Refused to Pay Up
A photographer in the UK is accusing the Royal Mail of smashing his camera lens "to smithereens" on its journey to an eBay buyer and then refusing to provide reimbursement. The zoom lens wasn't just damaged from rough handling: it somehow got turned into a pancake lens.
This Underwater 8×10 Camera Can Be Yours for Just $5,800
Have you always wanted to try your hand at 8x10 large format film photography... underwater? If you have $5,800 to spend, now's your chance to jump in. An underwater 8x10 camera has just popped up on eBay that purports to be the "first successful underwater 8x10 ever made."
eBay to Price Match Amazon and Other Retailers for Deals, Including Cameras
In a bid to remain competitive against the likes of Amazon, eBay has announced that it will price match thousands of items. This includes some camera gear, too.
How an Antique Camera Flash Became the Most Iconic Star Wars Prop
Arguably the most iconic prop from the Star Wars universe is... a camera flash. It's not a joke, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's lightsabers (the handle, not the glowing, cut your hand off part) were both made from vintage camera flash guns.
This Early 80s Wide-Angle Zoom is a True Gem… and Dirt Cheap, Too
The winter sun was low to the horizon as I steadied myself upon a rather uncomfortable wooden perch. My back to the sun and downwind, target in clear sight, I drew in a deep breath then slowly exhaled as I prepared to take the shot.
Extreme DIY: Make an Old Lens ‘Glow’ by Scratching the Glass Elements
A few months ago I was blown away by some photos taken by one Victor Danell with a modified Helios 44 lens. His process was to “polish” the glass elements with a strong abrasive and sand the inside of the barrel in order to increase how light bounces around.
How NOT to Sell Photo Paper Online
Oh dear. Photographer Justin Borucki spotted this facepalm-worthy eBay posting this weekend and shared it with the folks over at PopPhoto. So let's play a game together. Take a look and tell us: what's wrong with this picture?
Swirly Bokeh for Cheap: Shooting with a $40 Vintage Soviet Lens
Photographer Manuel Ortiz went out and did something many of us have been considering a lot lately: he bought himself a cheap, vintage Soviet lens. And now, we get to join him to see how this awesome old portrait lens performs when it's attached to the very modern Sony A7R II.