JonR
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I am looking at potentially bidding on a Nikkor Q 25 cm/4 lens incl the Reflex body no 2 (which according to the seller i pretty rare, only some 700 produced (??)).
Indicative price level set to approx 1200 USD.
Anyone having used this one, comments on usability and value !?
Jon
Indicative price level set to approx 1200 USD.
Anyone having used this one, comments on usability and value !?
Jon
Jan Van Laethem
Nikkor. What else?
Hi Jon,
According to Rotoloni's 2007 rangefinder book, about 700 reflex housings type II were made (and only about 100 of the reflex housing type I).
Take into account that the prism can be removed and there are 2 types: a 45 degree prism and a 90 degree. Of the latter prism, only 100 were made.
Surely more knowledgeable people can comment about price and actual usage. Try searching past auctions on Ebay or similar sites to see if either the 25cm or the reflex housing show up to get an idea about prices.
According to Rotoloni's 2007 rangefinder book, about 700 reflex housings type II were made (and only about 100 of the reflex housing type I).
Take into account that the prism can be removed and there are 2 types: a 45 degree prism and a 90 degree. Of the latter prism, only 100 were made.
Surely more knowledgeable people can comment about price and actual usage. Try searching past auctions on Ebay or similar sites to see if either the 25cm or the reflex housing show up to get an idea about prices.
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
Jon,
The 25cm f4.0 was the most popular of all short mount Telephoto Nikkors of the 1950s, about 500 were produced in full maual and another 1700 in pre-set manaul, the least priced Short mount Telephoto lens of the time, it was sold for $224.50 and was released as early as 1951 in manual, followed by the pre-set version of 1955-1956
$1200 price seems cheap, The's what the Reflex box sells for without a lens, the lens can bring $500 -$1000 as well, depending on the condition.
Good deal indeed.
Kiu
The 25cm f4.0 was the most popular of all short mount Telephoto Nikkors of the 1950s, about 500 were produced in full maual and another 1700 in pre-set manaul, the least priced Short mount Telephoto lens of the time, it was sold for $224.50 and was released as early as 1951 in manual, followed by the pre-set version of 1955-1956
$1200 price seems cheap, The's what the Reflex box sells for without a lens, the lens can bring $500 -$1000 as well, depending on the condition.
Good deal indeed.
Kiu
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JonR
Well-known
Thanks for input Jan & Kiu. I will check this one out more in detail!
Jon
Jon
Jan Van Laethem
Nikkor. What else?
A reflex housing type II is currently for sale here
http://cgi.ebay.es/Nikon-Rangefinder-Reflex-Housing-model-2-Rare_W0QQitemZ270349683132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item270349683132&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1315%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
This seller usually has fairly optimistic prices, so it is not the best indication for current prices. Anyway, as Kiu pointed out, the reflex housing and 25cm lens for the price you quote seems like a good deal.
Make sure the one you buy has the correct cables to operate it. Good luck and please report back, I'd be very interested to hear your comments.
http://cgi.ebay.es/Nikon-Rangefinder-Reflex-Housing-model-2-Rare_W0QQitemZ270349683132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item270349683132&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1315%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
This seller usually has fairly optimistic prices, so it is not the best indication for current prices. Anyway, as Kiu pointed out, the reflex housing and 25cm lens for the price you quote seems like a good deal.
Make sure the one you buy has the correct cables to operate it. Good luck and please report back, I'd be very interested to hear your comments.
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wes loder
Photographer/Historian
250mm Nikkor numbers and dates
250mm Nikkor numbers and dates
Kieu:
Let me add some additional information on numbers and dates in reference to the 250mm Nikkor and the reflex housing.
Contrary to Bob's earlier book, it is now clear that the first reflex housing and the first version of the 250mm Nikkor did not go on sale until late 1954. The manual version of this lens went through two versions. the first 200 were made and sold between 1955 and 1957. The second version 400 made (with the knurled as opposed to the milled grip) were sold from 1957 through mid to late 1959.
So thee should be 600 manual 250 Nikkors. The preset version does appear to number about 1700, of which some came in the Bronica mount.
The number for the second version of the housing (700) sounds about right. but whether there one hundred or two hundred of the first version is questionable. Unfortunately, Bob barely covers the first housing in his new book. There were two versions, varying as to the cable connectors.
The 250 Nikkor is a nice lens. Relatively light in the preset version and reasonably sharp and fast. With the N-F adaptor, it will work on any Nikon F-mount camera ever made, as long as you can change to a manual focus and exposure mode. WES
250mm Nikkor numbers and dates
Kieu:
Let me add some additional information on numbers and dates in reference to the 250mm Nikkor and the reflex housing.
Contrary to Bob's earlier book, it is now clear that the first reflex housing and the first version of the 250mm Nikkor did not go on sale until late 1954. The manual version of this lens went through two versions. the first 200 were made and sold between 1955 and 1957. The second version 400 made (with the knurled as opposed to the milled grip) were sold from 1957 through mid to late 1959.
So thee should be 600 manual 250 Nikkors. The preset version does appear to number about 1700, of which some came in the Bronica mount.
The number for the second version of the housing (700) sounds about right. but whether there one hundred or two hundred of the first version is questionable. Unfortunately, Bob barely covers the first housing in his new book. There were two versions, varying as to the cable connectors.
The 250 Nikkor is a nice lens. Relatively light in the preset version and reasonably sharp and fast. With the N-F adaptor, it will work on any Nikon F-mount camera ever made, as long as you can change to a manual focus and exposure mode. WES
JonR
Well-known
Looked at it yesterday....
It seems to be in good operational condition with one exception which I guess I can live with. The "shutter release" on the reflex housing seems to be lacking the "knob" - you have to press down the very thin "stick" coming out of the reflex housing .... Anyone who knows if the "knob/release button" is someting of an accessory that is just missing or !??
Also - there were two "cords" between the reflex housing and the shutter on the camera, one slightly longer than the other - what´s the reason for two different cords... do they work with different cameras or !?
Jon
It seems to be in good operational condition with one exception which I guess I can live with. The "shutter release" on the reflex housing seems to be lacking the "knob" - you have to press down the very thin "stick" coming out of the reflex housing .... Anyone who knows if the "knob/release button" is someting of an accessory that is just missing or !??
Also - there were two "cords" between the reflex housing and the shutter on the camera, one slightly longer than the other - what´s the reason for two different cords... do they work with different cameras or !?
Jon
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Jan Van Laethem
Nikkor. What else?
Maybe these links can help you
http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/nhs/rh2/rh2.htm
and
http://www.nicovandijk.net/rangefinderlens.htm
Will send you a PM.
http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/nhs/rh2/rh2.htm
and
http://www.nicovandijk.net/rangefinderlens.htm
Will send you a PM.
JonR
Well-known
Just to let you know.... bid on it today but lost.....
I put in a max bid of about 2,100 USD but was outbid....
Frustrating - it would have been great fun to test a longer telelens with my Nikon rangefinders but hopefully there will be more opportunities in the future.... one can allways bid on e-bay but I prefer to buy either from someone I know (like here at RFF) or where I can see and touch the stuff before bidding.
Thanks for all your comments....
Jon
I put in a max bid of about 2,100 USD but was outbid....
Frustrating - it would have been great fun to test a longer telelens with my Nikon rangefinders but hopefully there will be more opportunities in the future.... one can allways bid on e-bay but I prefer to buy either from someone I know (like here at RFF) or where I can see and touch the stuff before bidding.
Thanks for all your comments....
Jon