Canon LTM 35mm f/2 - Good Deal at $260 + Shipping?

[robonfilm]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to add a 35mm lens to my rangefinder kit, and I've come across a Canon LTM 35mm f/2. The seller is asking $260 plus shipping. I've attached photos of the lens below, so you can see its condition.

From what I can tell, it looks pretty good, but I'd really appreciate some expert opinions from this knowledgeable group.
Based on the photos, does $260 + shipping seem like a reasonable price for this lens? Are there any common issues I should be particularly aware of with this specific lens model that might not be immediately obvious from the pictures?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

It's a good price "Provided" there is no internal haze. Canon lenses of this era often had internal haze, which can be permanent.

 

[dexdog]

I agree with Sonnar Brian

 

[robonfilm]

It's a good price "Provided" there is no internal haze.

I agree with Sonnar Brian

Yes, I thought the same. The issue is, I only know the condition of the glass from the pictures I already have.
I'm trying to decide if buying it anyways.

 

[Darinwc]

It looks pretty clean to me. If they have a return policy, go for it.

 

[robonfilm]

Update: the seller now reports that: "the only visible defect is a shadow on the rear lens. The coating has definitely deteriorated after more than 60 years, I think that's normal." He also sent this image.

 

[chuckroast]

Update: the seller now reports that: "the only visible defect is a shadow on the rear lens. The coating has definitely deteriorated after more than 60 years, I think that's normal." He also sent this image.
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The only really good test is to shine a bright light through the lens and look for haze. I use the flashlight on my cell phone to do this.

For this reason, I only buy these older lenses from someone who will take them back and pay return shipping

 

[jbielikowski]

I recently bought same lens in bit worse cosmetic condition for ~200$ from Japan yahoo auctions based on perfect seller rating and two blurry pictures. I'd say go for it, terrific lens.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Update: the seller now reports that: "the only visible defect is a shadow on the rear lens. The coating has definitely deteriorated after more than 60 years, I think that's normal." He also sent this image.
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Could be Oil that has smeared on the inner surface, hard to tell if it will come off- or is permanent. I bought one like this for $150 or so, took a gamble- it cleaned off. But it is impossible to tell without physical inspection.