Greyscale
Veteran
I am not affiliated in any way with this seller, but i think that this may be a bargain for the serious collector:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/pho/3104310278.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/pho/3104310278.html
kokoshawnuff
Alex
Also on eBay and fredmiranda, so it's not like the seller isn't trying. It's local pickup and cash only, but with some of the recent prices ive seen you'd think it would be worthwhile for an American buyer to buy a plane ticket and pick it up
rbsinto
Well-known
Useless lens in the real world unless you want to take photos of the back of your own head.
Thanks for the tip but I'll pass on this one.
Thanks for the tip but I'll pass on this one.
farlymac
PF McFarland
Oh, but think of the conversations you would have at your parties with that glass mushroom sitting in your display case.
PF
bugmenot
Well-known
Whoa ... It actually exists in the hands of people willing to sell it ...
How much do they usually go for? This is a bargain in comparison ...
How much do they usually go for? This is a bargain in comparison ...
kokoshawnuff
Alex
There where two "new in box" over the last year that I believe went for $100,000+
raid
Dad Photographer
$8000 is less than 10% of the full price.
I could buy a ticket and get it.
I could buy a ticket and get it.
kokoshawnuff
Alex
If I knew more about them and had some kind of buyer in mind I'd get a ticket to jersey in a second.
farlymac
PF McFarland
Shoot, Raid, if I had that kind of cash, I'd have been on the road two days ago.
PF
PF
bugmenot
Well-known
I am guessing for any of us acting now would be too late. Enough rich people around to act fast and snatch up such a deal. D:
farlymac
PF McFarland
Well, it is still up for sale.
PF
PF
kokoshawnuff
Alex
And he's relished and lowered his price on eBay.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Nikon made two versions, this is the f5.6 but it is the f2.8 with the really high price tag.
john
john
raid
Dad Photographer
Good point. Is $8000 then a good asking price?
kokoshawnuff
Alex
Good reading, thanks. Exactly why I didn't buy it and jump on a plane
raid
Dad Photographer
I would first consult with some people who I view as experts in the field. Then, and after thinking through it all, then only would I pick up the phone or send an email about it.
rbsinto
Well-known
Andy Kibber
Well-known
Good to know.
MikeL
Go Fish
I remember someone like this on NHS.
It's still all about you, huh?
In the 'real world', where open-minded people exist, lenses like these are also used for scientific imaging.
R
rich815
Guest
rbsinto said:
So you hide it so no one see it?