Miles.
Beamsplitter
I have 182609, No C.
A couple more for sale on eBay in the US. They're not getting any cheaper.
UK seller, I think it was listed for $1900 but not sure it sold. It had a scratch on the rear element and oil on the blades.
"Unused" in original box with inspection card and case.
I think this is a new record for a LTM W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8 lens. With the box and paperwork, a collector's delight. Sold for JPY 900,000. I didn't expect it to go that high.
Box or no box, that's a lot of money for a hood. Ouch!It just needs a hood to go with it. Shame this one's not boxed, so no good for a discerning collector.
Thanks, Cal!Jon,
Number 182119 on your list with a Red “C” is my lens.
I also have the vintage lens cap marked “Nippon Kogaku Tokyo.”
BTW my MM loves this lens.
Cal
Jon,Thanks, Cal!
Interesting that we've yet to see a serial number outside the range of serial numbers we've known for some time. Only 1544 lenses in total if Nikon used all the serial numbers in the known range (very unlikely imo).
How is your LTM W-Nikkor, James? Still working smoothly I hope!