Fraser
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I'm thinking of getting rid of one of my Leicas and buying a Nikon RF with a lens not a S or S2 what kind of money do the other Nikon RFs go for?
Cheers Fraser.
Cheers Fraser.
JonR
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So hard to say - depends on what you want and others here are more skillded in giving the going rates for different models than I am....
... but in the Classified section here at RFF you have a 2005 SP with a 1,8 35 mm lens for 4000 USD. That is very expensive but may give the upper limit.....
I started with an S2 which costed 275 USD incl a 5 cm lens which is a good start and then I have gradually expanded my set.
Good luck!
Jon
... but in the Classified section here at RFF you have a 2005 SP with a 1,8 35 mm lens for 4000 USD. That is very expensive but may give the upper limit.....
I started with an S2 which costed 275 USD incl a 5 cm lens which is a good start and then I have gradually expanded my set.
Good luck!
Jon
Cutting out the S and S2 leaves the SP (vintage and reissue), S3 (vintage and reissue), and S4 (vintage).
You could probably get a vintage user SP with 50mm lens for around $1,200 - $1,500, but prices go up rapidly from there in accordance with the condition. The reissue SP is sold in the SP Limited Edition kit along with a 35/1.8 and $4,000 is about right for that.
For a vintage user S3 with 50mm lens I'd say around $750 - $1,000, and again prices go up from there in accordance with the condition. Reissue S3 bodies (silver version) are selling for around $900 for a used sample to around $1,100 for a never used sample. The black version goes for about $400 - $500 more.
You're probably best off not bothering with the S4 as its the same camera as the S3 minus the 35mm frameline and frame counter, but commands a premium because of its rarity.
Goold luck tracking something down!
You could probably get a vintage user SP with 50mm lens for around $1,200 - $1,500, but prices go up rapidly from there in accordance with the condition. The reissue SP is sold in the SP Limited Edition kit along with a 35/1.8 and $4,000 is about right for that.
For a vintage user S3 with 50mm lens I'd say around $750 - $1,000, and again prices go up from there in accordance with the condition. Reissue S3 bodies (silver version) are selling for around $900 for a used sample to around $1,100 for a never used sample. The black version goes for about $400 - $500 more.
You're probably best off not bothering with the S4 as its the same camera as the S3 minus the 35mm frameline and frame counter, but commands a premium because of its rarity.
Goold luck tracking something down!
BillBingham2
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You might take a look at www.cameraquest.com, they have some stuff listed there from time to time.
B2 (;->
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JonR
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By the way... If you asked me I would actually prefer the S2 vs the S3.... The few I have seen and touched - I have found the S2´s to have much better view/rangefinders than the S3´s which have often been somewhat "dim".... So if you buy over the net think about that. If you go for a more modern one then that is of course not a problem....
Jon
Jon
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David Murphy
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If you eliminate the S or S2 from consideration (all worthy cameras), the SP is the next step up in price. Prices start at around $1000 used (which is reasonable for such a fine and somewhat uncommon camera).
sp9107sp
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bessa r2s
bessa r2s
i like the bessa r2s w/ the nikon lenses, internal meter works great,
jim
bessa r2s
i like the bessa r2s w/ the nikon lenses, internal meter works great,
jim
User condition S3 is a good choice. The 50mm framelines are easy to see with glasses. The shutter speed dial is stationary, and all speeds on the one knob. Brightlines for the 10.5cm lens, 35mm lines are hard to see.
Prices on S3's are down, close to an S2. I would think $800 gets you one with a 5cm F1.4.
Prices on S3's are down, close to an S2. I would think $800 gets you one with a 5cm F1.4.
Well, there is an S3 with 50/1.4 and 28/3.8 in the ads now for a reasonable $1200.
The 28/3.5 alone is worth ~$400.
The 28/3.5 alone is worth ~$400.
There's also this lovely SP Limited Edition kit!
Fraser
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Thanks for the replies looks like its going to be a s3 then.