Some times you have to pay when you play

[Sonnar Brian]

The Zeiss Option. Sounds like a Spy Thriller.

Zeiss Opton. Sounds like a Ray Gun.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

I thought it was "Opton". Well, consider yourself very lucky. I almost succumbed to the lure of a whole Voigtlaender Prominent package with a 35 skopar and a 50 1.5 Nokton, with lens shades, leather cases, the whole shebang; all clean and operational... $450. Too high or too low?

 

[rover]

It is Opton, I have had a bit of wine tonight.

But, with a CRF of course I will eventually get a bit of GAS and have to buy a Prominent to Contax adaptor for a 50 Ulton and/or Nokton.

 

[hugivza]

I have just joined Henry's list today for my IIIa. He reckons that I am about 5 months out - time enough to save?!

 

[ZeissFan]

Five months? That's way too long. I could have that thing done in five hours. Of course, I don't have a long line of people waiting for a restoration job.

 

[hugivza]

I am tail end Charlie at No 62 on Henry's list.

 

[Hawkeye34]

Hi guys,

I am sadly having to sell three Henry'd Contax 11a bodies, with sundry lenses, all Henry's as well, because I cannot afford to keep two systems going. I also have a CV R2C with trigger wind that takes the Contax lenses. Also in the collection up for sale, I have a "No Name" Kiev, plus viewfinders etc.

As I have gone totally digital for my work, I can't find it in me to return to film, so I would like all these fine and refurbished works of Henry's art to go to good homes - at the right price. I don't know how one leaves e-mail addresses here securely, but I will do so anyway so if anyone would like to ask me anything about the details of this offer, write to me at robinadshead@aol.com

Albest, from Hawyeye34.
www.robinadshead.com

 

[rover]

I sent you an email, a list of what you have and prices you would like for it would be a good starting point for folks here.

 

[wlewisiii]

Would that I had the money for the R2C. It's would complement my Kievs and III quite nicely. But not this time. Good luck with your sales, Hawyeye34!

William

 

[RObert Budding]

Rover - I will sell a few lenses before I decide if I can part with my IIIa (35/2.8 post-war Biogon and 135/4.0 Sonnar are now available, both have been Henryed). And I want to fix the two little problems taht I mentioned. But I will give you the first option on it.

Robert

 

[FrankS]

I'm in the market for a 50mm f1.5 if I can find a good deal.

 

[dexdog]

Hawkeye, I would be interested in 35mm, 21mm and 85mm finders if you have any. Don't need any turret finders, already have a couple. I might even be interested in one of those goofy clip-on 85mm/135mm finders.

dexdog

 

[SolaresLarrave]

I think the name's Opton, not Option. Saw it yesterday in the website.

These cameras sound interesting... Hmmm...

 

[rover]

Rover - I will sell a few lenses before I decide if I can part with my IIIa (35/2.8 post-war Biogon and 135/4.0 Sonnar are now available, both have been Henryed). And I want to fix the two little problems taht I mentioned. But I will give you the first option on it.

Robert

OK, who is looking for lenses.

Frank, yeah yeah, 50 Sonnar.... later dude, how about a 35 Biogon?

 

[Hawkeye34]

Hawkeye, I would be interested in 35mm, 21mm and 85mm finders if you have any. Don't need any turret finders, already have a couple. I might even be interested in one of those goofy clip-on 85mm/135mm finders.

dexdog

Hi dexdog,

Yes, I have viewfinders for 35, 21 and 85mm lenses, but am loth to sell them separaetly - they will most likely have to go with the lenses in question. And, yes - I HAVE one of those "goofy clip-on 85/135mm finders", and it's for sale.

The response to all this has taken me a bit by surprise, on a very busy weekend here in Spain, and we have guests, so I can't be in the office too long. I am working on the list with prices, and will publish it as soon as I can. Sorry not to be any further forward, but I hope everyone's patience will be rewarded.

Of course, going through all this hard-put-together kit makes me very nostalgic, and wondering if hanging on to a bit of film gear might not be the way to go... I'll have to see the response to the prices I am asking.

Albest

 

[taffer]

Let us know when the list is ready Robin, but in the meantime, enjoy the weekend ! 🙂