Heads up, serious Nikonians ... rare 6mm fisheye on Craigslist

[Greyscale]

I am not affiliated in any way with this seller, but i think that this may be a bargain for the serious collector:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/pho/3104310278.html

 

[kokoshawnuff]

Also on eBay and fredmiranda, so it's not like the seller isn't trying. It's local pickup and cash only, but with some of the recent prices ive seen you'd think it would be worthwhile for an American buyer to buy a plane ticket and pick it up

 

[rbsinto]

Useless lens in the real world unless you want to take photos of the back of your own head.
Thanks for the tip but I'll pass on this one.

 

[farlymac]

Useless lens in the real world unless you want to take photos of the back of your own head.
Thanks for the tip but I'll pass on this one.

Oh, but think of the conversations you would have at your parties with that glass mushroom sitting in your display case.

PF

 

[bugmenot]

Whoa ... It actually exists in the hands of people willing to sell it ...

How much do they usually go for? This is a bargain in comparison ...

 

[kokoshawnuff]

There where two "new in box" over the last year that I believe went for $100,000+

 

[raid]

$8000 is less than 10% of the full price.
I could buy a ticket and get it.

 

[kokoshawnuff]

If I knew more about them and had some kind of buyer in mind I'd get a ticket to jersey in a second.

 

[farlymac]

Shoot, Raid, if I had that kind of cash, I'd have been on the road two days ago.

PF

 

[bugmenot]

I am guessing for any of us acting now would be too late. Enough rich people around to act fast and snatch up such a deal. D:

 

[farlymac]

Well, it is still up for sale.

PF

 

[kokoshawnuff]

And he's relished and lowered his price on eBay.

 

[Chiaroscuro]

Nikon made two versions, this is the f5.6 but it is the f2.8 with the really high price tag.

john

 

[raid]

Good point. Is $8000 then a good asking price?

 

[kokoshawnuff]

Nikon made two versions, this is the f5.6 but it is the f2.8 with the really high price tag.

john

Good reading, thanks. Exactly why I didn't buy it and jump on a plane

 

[raid]

I would first consult with some people who I view as experts in the field. Then, and after thinking through it all, then only would I pick up the phone or send an email about it.

 

[rbsinto]

Oh, but think of the conversations you would have at your parties with that glass mushroom sitting in your display case.

PF

Display case??????
My gear is for taking pictures. Nothing more.

 

[Andy Kibber]

Display case??????
My gear is for taking pictures. Nothing more.

Good to know.

 

[MikeL]

Useless lens in the real world unless you want to take photos of the back of your own head.
Thanks for the tip but I'll pass on this one.

Display case??????
My gear is for taking pictures. Nothing more.

I remember someone like this on NHS.

It's still all about you, huh?


In the 'real world', where open-minded people exist, lenses like these are also used for scientific imaging.

 

[rich815]

Display case??????
My gear is for taking pictures. Nothing more.

So you hide it so no one see it?