Some readers have noted a lack of EF-mount lens deals lately — it’s because the current prices are horrendous. For example, the EF 100-400mm II is now $2399 and the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS is now $1299. These high prices are likely caused by constrained supply due to the pandemic, as well as a general shift of Canon’s production to RF-mount cameras and lenses.

The higher retail prices are also causing used lens prices to increase, as many photographers are falling back to used dealers and private sales. It is a fantastic time to sell your lightly used EF lenses to a dealer or broker — in many cases, you can get close to the price you paid brand new! For example, KEH is offering ~$650 for a LN- condition EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS. Given that savvy CPW readers could have purchased this lens for $550-$650 as recently as 2019, this is a great opportunity to recoup your EF glass investment and fund a shift to mirrorless.

Adorama has significantly improved their used sale and trade-in process with an online form to request a quote. Other great options for selling include KEH and mpb.com — both offer an instant online quote and can send you a prepaid shipping label, to make it easier to ship the lens to them.