Canon 35mm/1.5 on ebay .... close to $600 already!

[robklurfield]

$1057. Whoa.

 

[LeicaTom]

..........say bye bye now, just like the $400 or less f0.95/50 only 5 Years ago ~ I paid recently about $600 for my f1.5/35 that was N.O.S. in the original case/plastic bag with both caps ~ it's not N.O.S. anymore as it's my most used lens now, but $600 for mint/new is a bargain now.

The next Canon RF lens to go mega pricey will be the f1.2/50 mint/new/CLA'd will go over $800 soon, grab yours now!!!!! 😀

Tom

 

[nikon_sam]

The sad truth about ebay is that someone else could have the same lens in the box mint, post it for sale tomorrow and barely get 1/3 the sale price of this one...

 

[Nokton48]

I paid $550 for mine, new in the original box and with caps.
I thought that was a good price at the time.
Frankly I looked for one for a couple of years, there are not many around.
Sold the original rear cap and the box, didn't need them.
Awesome lens.

 

[raid]

Raid,

If I ever sell anything on ebay would you make mention of it in here???

Sam,
Of course,.... for the standard 5% fee!😀

 

[raid]

I paid much less for my clean copy of the Canon 35m/1.5 with Canon 50 lens hood. It cost $400 or so. I forgot the exact price.

 

[raid]

I have used this lens quite often. It can be used in sunlight or open shade for very sharp and "normal looking" images that look pastel color with a film like Fuji Reala. When I used it at night, and with street lights, the resulting look was more vintage or more "flare" from the lights.

 

[CanonRFinder]

And I specialised in Canon RF lenses and accessories.

The $$$ value of Canon RF lenses has my head just about loose from my shoulders from all the shaking 😱.

It is a shame but since the digital revolution, RF and SLR lenses of all ilk are being separated from there original bodies.

Alas, I will put my hand up for doing exactly that but bodies are dead in the water, while lenses go sky high.

At least my Canon RF lens/body database can give me some indication when a lens or camera body was produced.

 

[sanmich]

And I specialised in Canon RF lenses and accessories.

The $$$ value of Canon RF lenses has my head just about loose from my shoulders from all the shaking 😱.

It is a shame but since the digital revolution, RF and SLR lenses of all ilk are being separated from there original bodies.

Alas, I will put my hand up for doing exactly that but bodies are dead in the water, while lenses go sky high.

At least my Canon RF lens/body database can give me some indication when a lens or camera body was produced.

May I ask you about the production date of a lens?

 

[whitecat]

Check out the final price!

 

[dexdog]

May I ask you about the production date of a lens?

This thread may be of use;

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80910

 

[sanmich]

This thread may be of use;

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80910

Thanks a lot.
Unfortunately, no sign of such a code on my lens...

 

[raid]

Now I regret having sold a few Canon RF lenses.
Canon 28/3.5 and Canon 50/14 and Canon 50/2.8 and Canon 85/1.9.

 

[CanonRFinder]

Thanks a lot.
Unfortunately, no sign of such a code on my lens...

The date code only appears on Canon FD and EF lenses, not on screw mount lenses. What was the lens you want dated? Peter

 

[stupid leica]

Canon RF lenses = $$, i could have told you that. I've passed on several 35/2's to RFF members, along with a few other Canon RF items.

 

[Livesteamer]

I'm surprised. I much prefer my pre asph 35 lux. I was lucky though. A few years back I bought a very nice set, a Canon ViT with 35 f1.5 and it cost all of $400. Still, it's the best fast 35 for screw mount cameras. Joe

 

[Frontman]

How much did you pay for the lens in Japan?

I paid 40,000 yen, or less than $500 USD. I found another yesterday, I may have to buy it, it sounds like a good investment.

 

[raid]

Canon 35mm/1.5 with Fuji Reala 100: Pensacola Beach

 

[mto'brien]

Very nice picture, Raid. Those colors are beauty. More than just the lens at work here to be sure!

Question: am I the only one that thinks the $1057 ending price on this lens was a fluke? Look at the bid history, there was a bidding war between two relative newcomers to eBay. I think they got a bit carried away. The winner seems almost crazy with his/her bidding style with 3 security bids at the end. Obvious newbie getting emotionally attached to winning at all cost. To be sure, Canon RF lenses are on the rise price wise, but I don't think this will dictate the future price of this particular lens. Just my 2¢.

 

[raid]

I believe that currently a clean Canon 35/1.5 is worth $400-$600 in the current market.