xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
no connection to this seller, desirable camera and lens combo.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cannon-Model-L1...6QQihZ006QQcategoryZ30027QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cannon-Model-L1...6QQihZ006QQcategoryZ30027QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Oh, another stealth auction blown out. I have been watching this since day 1.
Actually, I am sure others also know the identity of the lens, I am willing to bet that it sells for a fair price for a Nokton, and much more than that seller will ever see from an auction again. I bet he will never figure out that the lens is the big hook in his sale.
My goodness I was hoping this slid through quietly and that is was my turn......
Actually, I am sure others also know the identity of the lens, I am willing to bet that it sells for a fair price for a Nokton, and much more than that seller will ever see from an auction again. I bet he will never figure out that the lens is the big hook in his sale.
My goodness I was hoping this slid through quietly and that is was my turn......
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Edward Felcher
Guest
Well, now it's guaranteed to not sell cheap.
raid
Dad Photographer
$600 sale
$600 sale
The lens gets about $600 and the camera another $200 for a total of $800 (in my opinion).
Raid
$600 sale
The lens gets about $600 and the camera another $200 for a total of $800 (in my opinion).
Raid
Raid, the 1950s Nokton was available in an original LTM mount as this one appears to be or as a Prominent lens converted to LTM. You are correct the converted lens sells for about $600.
As for the real deal LTM Nokton, the first one I saw on ebay sold for over $3k. Others for over $2k. This will be an auction to watch.
As for the real deal LTM Nokton, the first one I saw on ebay sold for over $3k. Others for over $2k. This will be an auction to watch.
Converted lens
http://cgi.ebay.com/LEICA-VOIGTLAND...ryZ30063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Notice the lens on the camera has an hour glass figure and scalloped focus ring. Very different.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LEICA-VOIGTLAND...ryZ30063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Notice the lens on the camera has an hour glass figure and scalloped focus ring. Very different.
raid
Dad Photographer
Rover: Before seeing your response above I asked the seller whether this lens is original or converted.
I am interested to hear if he understands your question. From his item description I guess he doesn't know what he has.
raid
Dad Photographer
I doubt it that he will have an answer.
He did answer my question about the condition of the lens.
It is an orignal, here is Stephen's take on it at Cameraquest
http://www.cameraquest.com/vgtnok.htm
It is an orignal, here is Stephen's take on it at Cameraquest
http://www.cameraquest.com/vgtnok.htm
raid
Dad Photographer
I guess it is not acceptable to inform the seller about the market value for the lens.
At least give me some hope of a big score.
brobbins
Established
I just checked the site, and it appears that the auction has ended early (without a buyer).
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wlewisiii
Guest
Looks like he figured it out - auction cancelled due to error in listing... :bang:
William
William
It was fun dreaming.
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes, the seller somehow found out. Good for him.
Raid
Raid
John Shriver
Well-known
I think someone offered him $250 in a side deal, and he got snookered. We'll see if he splits the lot and re-lists.
raid
Dad Photographer
We shouldn't forget that this is strictly a deal for collectors since the same lens in another mount is not worth that much. If the market value for the Nokton in LTM had been,say $350, many would favor the Canon 50mm/1.5. TheNokton is a nice performer but it is not a specialty lens.
dexdog
Veteran
John Shriver said:
I wonder how often this happens. I have suspected this to be the case in a couple of auctions where I was watching or participating.
In any case, I agree with Raid- the LTM Nokton is a collector piece, although a fine performer in its own right.