Help finding a lens

[froyd]

Disclaimer: I placed a WTB ad on RFF regarding my lens search.

I've been searching for a lens (Skopar 50/2.5 in chrome) with no success for a little while and I wanted to check whether anyone has tips and suggestions on where to look.

This is what I've done so far:

- WTB ads on RFF and GetDPI (with regular bumps on the latter)
- Saved search on Ebay with email updates
- Ran the GearSnapper search engine weekly
- Emailed Japan Camera Hunter to help me source the lens abroad
- Inquired at the Matsuya store about availability
- Checked KEH, BH, Adorama (in case GearSnapper search engine missed something)

 

[froyd]

I see... you won't reveal your sources, uh? Very noble, but I have ways to make you talk. <evil laugh>

 

[robbeiflex]

Try ffordes.co.uk and leicashop.com?

 

[nikon_sam]

I missed this on your list of things done so far...

Picked up the White Pages from every city in America and called each and every number asking if they happen to have the mentioned lens...

Good luck...I hope you finally find what you want and really like it when you get one...

 

[hipsterdufus]

Did you try contacting this guy? Doesn't look like it ever sold:

http://www.getdpi.com/forum/gear-fs...dst-w-voigtlander-50mm-f2-5-color-skopar.html

 

[dogberryjr]

You could send Igor a note. He doesn't show one in stock, but he seems to be a resourceful fellow.

http://www.igorcamera.com/