Collapsable 50mm Elmar: deal?

[hlockwood]

My local shop has a minty black 50mm collapsable Elmar f/2.8. They want $600. Is that reasonable?

Harry

 

[visiondr]

Yes. That is a great price; depending, of course, on condition.

 

[Rafael]

Yes. That is a great price; depending, of course, on condition.

Agreed 100%!

 

[jja]

Minty and backed by a reputable local place? Outstanding.

 

[marke]

Grab it!

Grab it!

I picked a like new Elmar 50/f2.8 up a couple months ago for about $500, but have not seen anything close to that since then. I don't think you can go wrong at $600 if it's in good shape.

 

[pfoto]

Excellent price. Get it!

 

[Ronald M]

Great lens and price. Sharp without being harsh with nice bokeh. Mine has become my main lens.

 

[hlockwood]

My local shop has a minty black 50mm collapsable Elmar f/2.8. They want $600. Is that reasonable?

Harry

Thanks to all who responded. Now you've put me in a quandary. This is a very pretty lens, but do I need another 50mm? Oh, I forgot, "need" is not an operative concept in our Leica subculture. 😀

I'm mulling.

Harry

 

[WoolenMammoth]

that lens is shockingly amazing, for that price you should definitely check it out, you can probably make a buck on ebay if you dont like it.

 

[borismach]

You need it, for sure!

You need it, for sure!

Thanks to all who responded. Now you've put me in a quandary. This is a very pretty lens, but do I need another 50mm? Oh, I forgot, "need" is not an operative concept in our Leica subculture. 😀

I'm mulling.

Harry

Believe me you need it. I use mne more often than the other summulix.
cheerz,
bm