Leica LTM Mountain Elmar 10.5 cm 1:6,3 on ebay (UK)

[David Hughes]

Hi,

I thought I'd mention this as it's a rare animal.

You'll find it here:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150623254769&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Regards, David

PS I've no connection with, nor know anything, about the seller

 

[Michael Markey]

Red Dot, in the UK, have had one for sale (£699) for over twelve months now.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

I doubt the auction will stay that 'low'. Just can't afford to get in on this party. But I would like one one day.

 

[archive59]

Red Dot, in the UK, have had one for sale (£699) for over twelve months now.

This may be interesting or not, but if I understood correctly what was said at the time, I got the red curtain iiic that that lens was coupled with at a really good price because all he was interested in was the lens. He obviously thought the profit was to be made on the lens. It will be interesting to see what the one on Ebay goes for in the end.

 

[Traut]

My Dad bought one years ago at a house sale for $3.

 

[David Hughes]

What can I say? Perhaps "Wow!" covers it all. ;-)

Regards, David

 

[sanmich]

I doubt the auction will stay that 'low'. Just can't afford to get in on this party. But I would like one one day.

Rick, just out of interest, what do you expect from such a lens?
Thanks

 

[Mr_Flibble]

I think I mainly want it because it is a pre-war Leica lens and thus has a place in my collection of lenses, and second because of the 'coolness' factor of it's shape and rarity.

I have no idea what to expect from it image-wise. I imagine that the largest aperture at f/6.3 would limit it's usefulness somewhat. (Not a problem in the mountains I would assume, lots of bright light).

I'm sure I'm not missing out on too much with my 90mm f/4 Elmar and 135mm f/4.5 Hektor 😉

 

[Vince Lupo]

Only thing I don't like about mine is that it close focuses to about 9ft. It is a cool looking lens though!

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Did you all see what it sold for?

Regards, David

 

[Dralowid]

It actually produces excellent results...but then with a specification as limited as that you'd expect it to.

They used to be very cheap...but wasn't everything?

Michael

 

[sanmich]

They used to be very cheap...but wasn't everything?
Michael

I frankly never saw a very cheap mountain elmar, and I remember samples in good shape with box and accessories go for near 2000$
I think this one went relatively cheap...

 

[archive59]

Hi,

Did you all see what it sold for?

Regards, David

I didn't so I just went and had a look. For those that are interested it sold for 454 GBP.