shoulda got the lens

[nikonosguy]

when i was at the estate sale today, i saw but did not buy a nikkor ai 50/1.4 for $20 ---- just wasn't interested in another mf nikon lens- -- my kit weights too much as it is --- plus i felt i got the deal on the leica binoculars ---- someone else will have the good fortune..... may swing by there tomorrow and see if it's still there

 

[Clint Troy]

The thing is, money is like water. 1000 or 20$ in my pocket just burns in seconds. A lens, at least, gets used.

 

[mdarnton]

One of my favorite lenses. You should go back and pound on their door, see if it's still there.

 

[Robert Lai]

I personally don't like the Nikon 50 1.4 (too much barrel distortion, ugly bokeh, low contrast wide open), but many people love the lens. It shouldn't be too hard to sell.

I bought this lens about 2-3 times, trying to like it. I finally just gave up, preferring my 50 1.8 AI instead. But, it sold very quickly at auction.

 

[mdarnton]

Man, the one thing I do NOT like about it is the edgy contrast wide open! Go figure.
Distortion? Don't see it with the stuff I do. Bokeh who?


in the back yard by Michael Darnton, on Flickr


David by Michael Darnton, on Flickr

 

[Paulbe]

nikonsguy--Duuuuude!!!
A 50/1.4 for 20 bux??!!??
It is your MORAL obligation to get one for that price!
Unless, of course, the front element was done in by a screwdriver--
Go back and get it!! Seriously--a 50/1.4 left alone for the non-believers?
Can fathom it--nightmares tonite...🙂
Paul

 

[sc_rufctr]

Leave it... A lot better lenses out there and probably in your existing kit 😉

 

[redisburning]

Id rather leave a deal for someone else than pick up another lens Ill never use.

 

[css9450]

Buy it and sell it for $40!

That's what I'd do. My fifty (a 1.8) just takes up space. I almost never use it.

 

[Rayt]

Didn't some guy bartered a paper clip and eventually got a house? That $20 Nikkor could have been the first step to a Noctilux.

 

[nikonosguy]

We'll see shortly
am at the place again.
opens in 30 min.
they also had a black f3 for 125

 

[Robert Lai]

Condition is everything. If it's ugly, and the glass or aperture mechanism has defects, then pass on it regardless of the price.

Similar considerations for the F3.

 

[nikonosguy]

Gone. F3 was still there. Passed