HU!! Canon 50/0.95

[mynikonf2]

KEH has a 50/0.95 in Ex. for $959, not to bad for this lens.

 

[david.elliott]

they also have a nicely priced canon 35/2

and two nikkor ltm 50/2 lenses as well

 

[mynikonf2]

Yes, I know. I just bought the Canon 35/2, so now I'll have to sell my Canon 35/1.8 here on RFF.

 

[david.elliott]

Congrats on your purchase.

They also have a 50/2 m-hexanon in ex condition for $275 😛

 

[mynikonf2]

KEH still has the 50/0.95 lens for sale. I can't believe someone hasn't bought this by now.

 

[benmacphoto]

About two months ago they had a canon 7 and 50 .95 for $400 BGN. I think they realized they made a mistake since now this lens is close to a grand.

 

[raid]

Maybe the new Nokton is more appealing for new super fast lens buyers?

 

[fbf]

Can't seem to find the Canon - perhaps sold?

still there.

 

[fbf]

Ahh, duh - found it. It's unconverted, looks like.

even better...🙂

 

[outfitter]

The value of the Canon 50/0.95 seems to me to be entirely generated by forums like this one. I frankly don't understand the longing for this lens. Back in the day I picked one up at Olden in NYC for very little money (it didn't have a great reputation). The contrast and resolution was poor IMO and even though cheap was unwieldy and didn't hold a candle to my Nocitlux 50/1.1 and was sold off quickly. Fool that I am I also eventually sold the Noctilux to my perpetual regret - that is a lens worthy of love.

 

[ramosa]

I'm intrigued by the lens--and have been following prices. Sure, I'd prefer a Noctilux, but I don't have the extra $4,000-plus for a used one.

 

[gdi]

The value of the Canon 50/0.95 seems to me to be entirely generated by forums like this one. I frankly don't understand the longing for this lens. Back in the day I picked one up at Olden in NYC for very little money (it didn't have a great reputation). The contrast and resolution was poor IMO and even though cheap was unwieldy and didn't hold a candle to my Nocitlux 50/1.1 and was sold off quickly. Fool that I am I also eventually sold the Noctilux to my perpetual regret - that is a lens worthy of love.

That has been the general opinion of the lens until recently. If you get one that is in good condition and adjustment, I think the results will satisfy most people - if they can overlook the coma and halation.