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tomasis said:
When we factor in inflation and benchmark against Leica in general, I would think Leica prices are on a bull run. Whether it is expensive, I think Leica holds its value pretty well in the used market, so it is extremely cheap to own. Imagine buying a Noctilux 2 years ago, use it, and still earn a small profit out of it.
chris91387
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Hacker said:
seems to me that as long as there are digital cameras accepting m-mount (or ltm) lenses there will always be a market for limited production-run lenses with specific "character".
however, i'm not so sure how much value an M body will have in 50 years if film is unavailable.
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chris91387 said:
I'm referring of course to lenses. However, I stand corrected comparing Leica lenses to the stock market. The stock market goes up and down, but the Leica prices seems to only go up.
> but the Leica prices seems to only go up.
I think that prices for used Leica equipment have never been more favorable. Pull out a 1991 Shutterbug for prices then look at prices for a Good User M3 or M2. I do think prices are up over the last year or so, especially for vintage lenses in good condition.
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I think that prices for used Leica equipment have never been more favorable. Pull out a 1991 Shutterbug for prices then look at prices for a Good User M3 or M2. I do think prices are up over the last year or so, especially for vintage lenses in good condition.
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gdi
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ErikFive said:
Obviously that is true and a real possibility. If there is no Leica and no digital RFs, the demand will continually drop as the existing M8s fail - along with the demand will follow prices.
Time to consider selling when the general wisdom is that the price can only go up!!
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ErikFive said:Its like betting all you money on one horse and call it an investment IMO
Rather, it is because of investments outside of photography that allow the purchasing of nice equipment
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jjovin
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I'll cast my vote for the C-Sonnar too.
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ErikFive said:Yeah. Thats true. I wasnt trying to bash what you said btw. The Konicas, zunow, nikkor and all is collector pieces that will probably only go up in value just because its few of them anyway, so I wouldnt have any problems investing in them.
I consider all my equipment purchases as depreciating assets and even if there is a case for "rare" items, I hardly consider them as nothing more than tools for me. Any price increase is a side benefit.
MikeL
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Hacker, I can't wait to see a Hexanon, Noctilux, Nikkor, Zunow, CV, Canon 50mm fast lens shootout. I'd chip in towards film and developing if you use film. I think it would be fun to see.
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MikeL said:
I may skip the Zunow over the Nikkor. Give me some time as it will take time to source for Mint copies.
Thanks for the offer also!
maddoc
... likes film again.
Hacker said:I'm sourcing for a Zunow or a Nikkor-N f1.1 right now, and I hope it does not get bashed because of its price.
These lenses you mention won`t be bashed for their price tag, it`s not written "Leica" or "Leitz" on these ...
Good luck with your sourcing !! I am very interested seeing photos, taken with one of these lenses !
ampguy
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Has anyone tried the Hexanon AR 1.2 57 as a Nokton like low light/shallow DOF lens?
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