[Question] Bessa R + Nokton 50 f1.5 price

[derekphan]

Bessa R + Nokton 50 f1.5 both in black at US$506. Is this a good price, so so, or way too much for a second hand set ?
Thank so much for your comments.

 

[dostacos]

Cameraquest: BessaR $299, Nokton 50 f1.5 $339

so new is $639, $200 for a used R? $200 ish for a used 50f1.5??

if is is VERY lightly used it might be ok.

Do you really want the 50? if you are set on that combo, it may not come around again anytime soon.

on the other hand a new R with the 35mm lens is only $399

If it was an R2 then I would say yes, as it is 50-100 overpriced

 

[popstar]

IMO, it's a bit on the high end, but not by much. Many Bessa Rs I've seen go for $180-200/each. I bought my 50/1.5 used for $280 from the original owner who had babied it. It was/is in immaculate condition. So I'd guess about $475 +/- would be fair for the set. If you could get it for that including tax I'd say you've done fairly well...

Good luck! It's a nice combo.

 

[derekphan]

Why dont we make a price guide or something and sticky it? It's really helpful for newbie like me 🙂