$2000 Lens Shade - the joys of collecting

[CameraQuest]

see http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/91...ewItemQQcategoryZ28221QQitemZ6623816731QQrdZ1

$2000 + lens shade for the Nikon 21/4 lens. That's right folks, $2000 + just for the lens shade, NO lens etc.

Why? With the exception of the lens shade for the original 50/3.5 Nikkor (a shade that probably wasn't even produced), and the lens shade for the stereo Nikkor, the 21/4 lens shade is a good bet as the rarest lens shade for the Nikon Rangefinder system. That might seem like a lot, until you consider that a mint Nikon Rangefinder 21/4 lens complete with caps, shade, and viewfinder should fetch in the $15 to $20,000 range. Ah yes, the joys of collecting and obtaining the near unobtainable.

Stephen Gandy

 

[NIKON KIU]

Good thing about it is, there is a bid.....
Is it the JOY or the PAIN of collecting?
Kiu

 

[Nikon Bob]

As my old CPO in the navy would say, that would gag a maggot.

Nikon Bob

 

[peterc]

what??? No box!!!

Peter

 

[trittium]

This makes me glad I am a user. I could shimmy up something and not care.

 

[jlw]

How long can it be before somebody starts forging these? It couldn't be a very difficult job for a talented machinist. And with no serial numbers, authentication would be a challenge.

 

[dadsm3]

The majority of items listed in these Tamarkin live auctions are already double the going rate...and that's before you add their commission. It's a shame they have so much Leica stuff for sale, but I'm sure after they sit on it a few years they'll come down to earth. I doubt they sell much at those artificially inflated prices...

 

[doubs43]

The majority of items listed in these Tamarkin live auctions are already double the going rate...and that's before you add their commission. It's a shame they have so much Leica stuff for sale, but I'm sure after they sit on it a few years they'll come down to earth. I doubt they sell much at those artificially inflated prices...

I couldn't agree more. As soon as I see the "Live Auction" symbol, I pass to the next item. They are too expensive by far and can keep their overpriced stuff AFAIC.

Walker

 

[ch1]

The majority of items listed in these Tamarkin live auctions are already double the going rate...and that's before you add their commission. It's a shame they have so much Leica stuff for sale, but I'm sure after they sit on it a few years they'll come down to earth. I doubt they sell much at those artificially inflated prices...

Except that these auction items are often on consignment. Tamarkin makes its money on the commission and buyer's premium. A lot of times the opening price is set by the seller (as an alternative to having an "upset price"). It's really a no-lose situation for the auctioneer.

Besides, isn't this a preview listing for a Live Auction? (Cannot tell from work computer - eBay is "blocked" but I saw this the other night). If so, any bids here are "openers" and will set the start price for the live portion.

 

[NIKON KIU]

......somebody starts forging these? It couldn't be a very difficult job for a talented machinist......

SSHHHHH!!!!!!
Kiu

 

[ch1]

SSHHHHH!!!!!!
Kiu

Kiu,

Have you been fiddling around in the garage workshop again? 😉

 

[NIKON KIU]

consider that a mint Nikon Rangefinder 21/4 lens complete with caps, shade, and viewfinder should fetch in the $15 to $20,000 range

I have to disagree! Have you been checking prices? Nice try but, The last one(lens only) sold in Christies for under $6000(you know whos)
and I saw the cap and finder sell for $700!! Add the shade $2500 and box $500 and what do you get?
I made a comparison here:
http://p200.ezboard.com/fnikonhistoricalsocietyfrm7.showMessage?topicID=285.topic
If two out of four premier auction houses estimate the price under $10,000, and the last two (Christies) auctioned didn't even bring $10,000...
How do you base your estimate?
I say you are quoting prices from .....
I remember the 100cm that sold for $$$$$$$$$ Guess what? the last one didn't even do $$$$
Prices of the 21st century,
Kiu
PS, I am still awed, $2000 for a shade? Oh what a pain

 

[raid]

Take photos and be happy.

 

[aaa]

Let's not forget the 5100 dollar lens shade and lens cap (that's 5100 each!) for the 50 mm 1.1 Nikkor some years ago on ebay.

 

[NIKON KIU]

Let's not forget the 5100 dollar lens shade and lens cap (that's 5100 each!) for the 50 mm 1.1 Nikkor some years ago on ebay.

Lets not forget that was a few years ago...today, the shade did only $1600!!
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28221&item=6623816587
Kiu

 

[pvdhaar]

This makes me glad I am a user. I could shimmy up something and not care.

shimmy

Now there's a word that triggered a memory of reading 'Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance' by Robert Pirsig.

The main person is riding a battered Honda while one of his buddies rides a high class BMW. At some point, the handle bars of the BMW start to loosen. No fun of course on a $$$ bike. But then the main person points out a solution.. the beamer rider needs a shimmy!

The confusion comes of course when the beamer rider wants to search out a BMW dealership to special order a part, while a shimmy could be a strip of aluminium cut from a empty soda can.

Very interesting to see how something that's perceived as a solution for a problem by one is seen as devaluation of a possession by another..

 

[VinceC]

"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" was a book that I read during an impressionable age (while tinkering with a beat-up old motorcycle) and it has probably helped define my relationship with technology ... to understand how the laws of nature affect the way man-made things work in such a way that you're comfortable with putting home-made tin or cardboard shims into cameras and lenses, for example. I've always remembered the story of the BMW-owners quest for a top-of-the-line shim.

I once held a Nikon RF 21mm lens in my hand. It was at a photo swap meet in Germany about 17 years ago. I had no idea of its rarity and neither did the seller, and I was looking for an SLR lens for a colleague, so moved onto another table. A couple of hours later I looked through a camera collecting book and realized the stunning rarity of the Nikon RF 21mm lens. Alas, it was long gone from the seller's table. Seeking a user lens, I eventually got the Zeiss 21mm f/4.5 and have enjoyed it but wish it wasn't so darned heavy.

 

[ZivcoPhoto]

The Nikon lens hood for my 35mm F2.5 in Leica screw mount is 34.5mm attachment size, just like the filters. I saw the proper hood on the bay for over $1,400......that was 6 months ago. It is being relisted this week.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

...a mint Nikon Rangefinder 21/4 lens complete with caps, shade, and viewfinder should fetch in the $15 to $20,000 range.

I'll go for the $15 one please.

 

[Alec]

(Cannot tell from work computer - eBay is "blocked" ...).

ouch! poor George! 🙁
wait... perhaps your employer is doing you a favour 😉