I got something special at the show in Tokyo

[japancamerahunter]

The outstandingly amazing 6mm Nikkor f/2.8. How's about that for a selfie?
Come and check out the story of it all here. 😎

 

[MISH]

congratulations........ great story

 

[astro8]

Great story....

The early bird catches the worm!

 

[lynnb]

wow - great story - congratulations!

 

[Leica All Day]

sweet......good for you.....and thanks for the story.....

cheer, michael

 

[randolph45]

I remember marveling at that lens back in the day.🙂 Thanks for the adventure

 

[PatrickONeill]

I can't imagine what the finders fee would be for this. congrats!

 

[kermaier]

Wise decision not to take the lens out for some crowd shots in Shinjuku. Can you imagine the joy in the heart of the first pigeon to spot that beautiful expanse of pristine glass? 😱

 

[Trius]

Remarkable lens and story, but what is even more remarkable is that

• A lens cap was available as an accessory
• A tele-converter was made for this lens

!!!

 

[rlouzan]

Nice light tent! 😀

 

[noimmunity]

Amazing story!

Now somebody's going to ask in another thread when can Cosina Voigtlander make one for under $500 ? 😀

 

[John Lawrence]

Good story - and shows the lengths you have to go to get some of these rare and exotic lenses!

John

 

[rommelgc]

so all the excitement was already over when i arrived
10:10 am and it was already jam packed full of early birds not in the hunt for the 6mm.

it was totally awesome for the organizers to give you proper respect (being first in line even if somebody butted in). kudos to them and to all your efforts.

 

[noimmunity]

it was totally awesome for the organizers to give you proper respect (being first in line even if somebody butted in). kudos to them and to all your efforts.

Nice way for some Japanese in the photography industry to express their disappointment with Olympus' heavy-handed culturalist approach, too.

 

[alan davus]

Great story mate and congratulations. I wonder how many of these were ever made and what it cost in its day? Would love to see some shots from it.
All the best, Alan.

 

[jsrockit]

Glad you got what you needed. The standing ovation would have made me feel silly though. 😉

 

[japancamerahunter]

Glad you got what you needed. The standing ovation would have made me feel silly though. 😉

I must admit, I did feel a bit daft, but I was so tired I didn't care. I just wanted the lens😀

 

[jsrockit]

... but I was so tired I didn't care. I just wanted the lens😀

That should help your rep as a go to guy for equipment. That's awesome.

 

[oftheherd]

Remarkable lens and story, but what is even more remarkable is that

• A lens cap was available as an accessory
• A tele-converter was made for this lens

!!!

I can see the lens cap as an accessory because if you lose one, you will want another, fast. But a tele-converter? I don't get that for sure.

But great catch, and kudos on your perserverance, and the respect shown you. It says a lot about you and your reputation.

 

[HHPhoto]

Congrats!!
I wish you the same success for the next big deals.

Cheers, Jan