Canon LTM Canon 50/1.4 LTM lens just sold for $1358!

[Nokton48]

KEH has had these for a while:

http://www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Rangefinder-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CR060000137500?r=FE

What is the big deal?

 

[Mackinaw]

What is the big deal?

See DBM's post at the top of this page. I think his explanation totally explains what happened.

Jim B.

 

[bhop73]

Love my Canon 50 1.4 but that's just insane.

Here is mine. I bought a 62mm push on cap for the hood, it works fine. So that i don't need to remove the hood to protect the lens with a cap. I bought mine attached to a 7S for 100 bucks.

Hey, we're almost twins. I use a 58mm pinch cap in my hood. It fits just inside instead of around the outside.


Hoodie by bhop, on Flickr

 

[magicianhisoka]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300602536138?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_500wt_922

Was going to post this as a new thread. But having the hood and leather case really drove up the price here.

 

[Maiku]

Well everyone`s speculation whether the buyer really knew what their were doing or that the buyer would renege on their bid can be put to rest.

The buyer paid and left positive feedback. Someone really wanted that lens and paid 1,330 $.

 

[stupid leica]

that is a horrible, horrible price.

 

[Brian Legge]

Excellent condition ones seem to be going for over $300 routinely, many nearing $500. Ones with some fungus are over $250.

As good as these lenses are, this seems a little crazy.

 

[35mmdelux]

I bought Ex+ yesterday for $425 and that included a Leica brand adapter.

 

[raid]

I bought Ex+ yesterday for $425 and that included a Leica brand adapter.

This is good to know. I may follow suit next month.

 

[farlymac]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300602536138?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_500wt_922

Was going to post this as a new thread. But having the hood and leather case really drove up the price here.

And the fact it is an f:1.2 with the original box. Most likely went to a collector. I think they have more money to blow because they don't spend it on film and chemicals. ;-)

Love the mountain goat shot, uhoh7.

PF

 

[Mackinaw]

.....I have no idea why Leica-M or SM lenses are getting priced through the roof.

Easy answer. As the prices of new Leica M lenses continues to increase, the prices of used Leica lenses (M or LTM) are dragged higher too. Sort of like a "rising tide raises all boats."

Jim B.

 

[raid]

Some people always cost out lenses lower but then you have to wait and wait to find that "deal." Or, one can throw a few extra bucks [if you have it] and move on.

I have no idea why Leica-M or SM lenses are getting priced through the roof.

Not really; I just bought a Tessar 5cm 2.8 and also a Nikon 5cm 2.0 LTM, so therefore getting yet another 50mm lens is not urgently needed. It is not the deal search that is making me wait.

 

[John Shriver]

I think mine was $165 in January 2008 on eBay, I made a throw-away eSnipe bid ("I'll never win this"), and surprised myself by winning. Normal price even then was $200 to $250. So prices are definitely on the up-and-up for good LTM lenses.