How Much Is This Lens Worth/Sell For?

[jbf]

Hi guys,

How much does a Leica-M Elmarit 28mm 2.8 lens go for? Serial number is in the 2768xxx range?


I bought a faulty plaubel makina that was listed as good condition and I am trying to exchange it for something of similar value. '


The seller is listing the lens price as 1,117 USD. Is it worth this aka if I sell it can I get this exact same price for it?

Thanks guys,

Jonathan

 

[35mmdelux]

The ASPH goes for about +/-$1500 in excellent condition. All others go for sub $1000.

 

[jbf]

Can you give a more exact price? Its a non-asph version. So are we talking like 700?

 

[35mmdelux]

Version 4: $1000 - $1100 tops in ex cond [Excellent lens]
Version 3: $700-$750 tops in exc cond. [not a desirable]

 

[canetsbe]

Version 4: $1000 - $1100 tops in ex cond [Excellent lens]
Version 3: $700-$750 tops in exc cond. [not a desirable]

You guys are nuts. Version IV has been going for $1400+ for some time now.

 

[raid]

Both are right on V4 .... based on antiquecameras ..

"28 Elmarit F2.8 Type 4 (8 element 7 groups ) $ 1,000-1,400"

Version 3 : "28 Elmarit F2.8 Type 3 (8 element 6 groups ) $ 950-1,150"

 

[jsrockit]

http://www.antiquecameras.net/leica28mmmlenses.html

 

[t.s.k.]

Dan hasn't updated his Leica pages since early last year.
Unfortunately (fortunately?) prices has risen since then.

 

[canetsbe]

I always thought that pricing guide was a little stingy. In the real world it would be a miracle to find one that cheap! I bought my IV for $1469 at KEH in EX condition with the caps and case last year. Now they're going for $1700+

 

[jsrockit]

Yours appears to be a version 2. A version 2 sold for $1000 on ebay recently.

 

[Meleica]

Dan hasn't updated his Leica pages since early last year.
Unfortunately (fortunately?) prices has risen since then.

True... I plan on updating all the Leica pages to reflect the continued increase in prices on classic Leica equipment...

Stay tuned.

Dan

 

[Landshark]

Currently completed listings over there show between $1100+ to over $1600. Of course depending on model, the point is none are below $1k and it looks to be an average of $1400-$1600.

With that in mind, $1100. is at the low end of the average $$$

 

[raid]

True... I plan on updating all the Leica pages to reflect the continued increase in prices on classic Leica equipment...

Stay tuned.

Dan

Dan,
I usually take your estimates as "best case prices .. for buying".

 

[Meleica]

I finally had to chance to update my Leica M lens pricing page... WOW. Many lenses have gone up 20 to 35% since last year.... Also, some of the rare items have doubled !! I also noticed the deviation in prices is larger than ever !

Given I am not allowed to post links to my own site per Mr Gandy, I will leave it to you all to find my site 🙂

Thanks
Dan