Canon P w/ 50mm 1.4 $499, good price?

[ncc1701]

A good condition P some brassing on top plate.
Ring of rust around shutter button.
Speeds accurate, curtain minimal wrinkles


Lens in good shape, no caps

Is this a decent price, will be my first Canon RF!

Thanks

 

[magicianhisoka]

Seems decent. Almost getting a free camera for the price of the lens 🙂

 

[ncc1701]

That's what I was thinking, but amazed that the 50 1.4 is up in that range.

You think the rust ma be evidence of an underlying problem, must have been water sitting in the recess of shutter release

 

[conradyiu]

I think it's a bit at high side. Nice 50/1.4 around $350 (?).

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Yeah it's an awesome price. These days the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens alone is fetching that much (in the USA.)

Phil Forrest

 

[goamules]

If you figure the body, even for parts, is worth $100, you're paying $400 for the lens. I'd pay that if the lens was in very good shape. Of course, paying less would be nicer...

 

[thirtyfivefifty]

Sound like a nice price.

 

[ncc1701]

Thanks guys, Gotit! I already have a 50mm 1.2, but wanted the 1.4 for lighter carrying days. Will bundle the P with a vc meter II and have a little fun!

 

[GaryLH]

I agree that the price is about the cost of the lens these days. If the lens is in good condition that is a deal.

Gary