Bill58
Native Texan
Are they really that rare/ expensive? They're outa' sight in Japan, even in a very bad economy.
I want one, but they seem too dear for me.
I want one, but they seem too dear for me.
Lookin' for an 85/ 1.8 Canon........
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peterm1
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I got lucky on eBay a year or so back but only with an FL mount one. (I would love an LTM mount one but no go.) I picked it up for a pittance - well under $100. I intended to use in on an FTb body but I now see some people advertising Canon to 4/3 mount adapters so will have to try it out on my Panasonic L1. (Wll not focus to infinity apparently but that's OK its mainly going to eb a portrait lens anyhow.)
bennyng
Benny Ng
It's on ebay every now and then.. Here's a few from the goKevin's ebay store..
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-85-1-8...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-85-1-8...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-Black-...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-Black-...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
I think this lens has a bit of a cult status.
Cheers,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-85-1-8...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-85-1-8...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-Black-...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-RF-Black-...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
I think this lens has a bit of a cult status.
Cheers,
Bill58
Native Texan
Sonnar2
Well-known
Either you need to have money, or time and luck.
Some years ago I bought mine for 400 USD in nearly perfect condition. A couple of months later I saw one go for 200 EUR in German ebay. The seller didn't know what he have and announced it as a Leica M-lens (tight adaptor). I didn't bought it because I already had one. I should have had bid on it.
Some years ago I bought mine for 400 USD in nearly perfect condition. A couple of months later I saw one go for 200 EUR in German ebay. The seller didn't know what he have and announced it as a Leica M-lens (tight adaptor). I didn't bought it because I already had one. I should have had bid on it.
Bill58
Native Texan
You're right--NONE of the above.
ferider
Veteran
There is an EX at KEH for US 599.
Best,
Roland.
Best,
Roland.
raid
Dad Photographer
The 85/1.9 is in my opinion as good optically. It weighs more and it costs $200 on average.
Sonnar2
Well-known
You need to look for a rare black 85/1.9. It weights even less than the 85/1.8! and it's mostly cheaper too!
raid
Dad Photographer
If the goal is to get a LTM tele that is light, then there are better options out there. If the main goal is to get a "rare" tele in LTM, then again there exist other options.
If the lens will be used for photography, then black versus chrome is a small issue considering the cost differences.
If the lens will be used for photography, then black versus chrome is a small issue considering the cost differences.
Erik L
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🙁 what i did was buy a J9 from Fedka, he goes over every lens he sells.
for the amount of times ill need an 85, its just fine with me.
for the amount of times ill need an 85, its just fine with me.
Sonnar2
Well-known
You may be right in terms of weight alone, but this "alternative" may need stopping down to f/8 - f/11 in close and middle distances, if it's not manually recalibrated, so a 100/3.5 will do better most of the time -- BTW I still haven't heard that a single J9 proved focussing precisely at *ALL* distances...
So it's no bad choice to vote for a CANON, in particular if you get one (in case of a CHROME 85/1.9 or 85/2.0) for 100 USD...
What kind of USER will buy a lens 1/7 stop faster for triple the price? Well, a user who either wants to use the lens mainly wide open, or want something special...
bennyng
Benny Ng
The one at KEH is gone. At that price, it is a real bargain. No wonder it's gone in a jiffy.
Looking at some of the prices in the links above, even the Canon 85mm f/1.5 LTM may seem like a more economical option. It's a brick to lug around though.
Cheers,
Looking at some of the prices in the links above, even the Canon 85mm f/1.5 LTM may seem like a more economical option. It's a brick to lug around though.
Cheers,
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brobbins
Established
KEH has a Canon 100/2 available. Another fine lens, and less expensive than the 85/1.8.
raid
Dad Photographer
I just placed my Canon 85mm 1.9 up for sale in the RFF classified.
bennyng
Benny Ng
Jiri e has got the rarer Type II for sale on the bay! Comes with the late type original Canon T-60-2 hood and original black metal front cap and rear plastic cap too. 5 hours left.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270367481393
Not related to jiri. Just a heads up.
Cheers,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270367481393
Not related to jiri. Just a heads up.
Cheers,
Bill58
Native Texan
Benny:
Thanks, but I got one from Jiri a short while ago. I luv' it.
Bill
Thanks, but I got one from Jiri a short while ago. I luv' it.
Bill
Mablo
Well-known
I recently saw one sold for 600$ on the big bay
dexdog
Veteran
$600 is a decent price for that lens, in excellent condition. Lines up well with the price from KEH noted in a previous post. Also, the recent eBay one was from jiri_e in Japan, known to be a quality seller.
Sonnar2
Well-known
S/N 80,009. What is yours?
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