bullterrier
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what are they worth?
summicron 35
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Crazy Fedya
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Money, of course.
jordan.dickinson
Jordan Dickinson
Depends on where you sell it, and in a small way if it's Canadian or German. I believe the German versions are more desirable, but some of that is just Leica internet mythology and things getting the best of us.
If selling here on RFF you can't really ask eBay prices, but I'd make a rough guess at around $1700-$2000 if you're lucky and get the right buyer.
EBay can be all over the place but most likely listed higher than $2000.
If selling here on RFF you can't really ask eBay prices, but I'd make a rough guess at around $1700-$2000 if you're lucky and get the right buyer.
EBay can be all over the place but most likely listed higher than $2000.
james.liam
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Germany, Canada; doesn't matter. What matters is whether there's haze and if it can be remove. If so, and it is in the condition it appears, ~US$2300 and up.
raid
Dad Photographer
When the China made Summicron replica becomes available for sale for $500, there is a chance that a Summicron’s market value will go down.
Sell soon.
Sell soon.
Erik van Straten
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WJJ3
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what are they worth?
Kinda looks like that might be a convertible mount lens...
raid
Dad Photographer
sort of! Leica equipment will stay high cost.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
We Leica users tend to shoot ourselves in the foot maintaining certain myths alive (like the M4-2 camera is bad or that the Summicron 35 v4 is the best). In my experience, condition and operability dictates the price more often than not. However, one factor does count all the time: whether Leica made a lot or not of something. Silver lenses were not as abundant, so they can cost a bit more than black finish ones.
Take care!
Take care!
raid
Dad Photographer
In the end, people who want the "elite" Leica lenses will still buy Leica lenses. I may get the Chinese replica for beach photos when I don't want to take my V1 Summicron to the beach.
Guth
Appreciative User
That will likely depend on how much impact the EU tariffs that just took effect will have on new lens pricing (if any). I would wait to see how that situation was plays out here in the near future before making a decision on where to set the price.
New lens pricing will have no effect on this vintage lens.
bob338
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Did Cosina have any real effect on Leica prices? If anything it pushed them up.
I don't think a knock-off will hurt the value of V1 Summicrons. I plan to buy one, but I doubt my original will lose any value.
raid
Dad Photographer
I hope so. I don't want Leica price to tumble because of replicas.
This replica is not a CV case; it is a true replica. step by step.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
I might be not so keen with knock-off term (those who represent this lens copy are good people at RFF), but you are correct
Here is corrected 35 1.4 mkII already Nokton, but trashed old Lux from Great White North is now hoovering at 3K USD price.
And while where are fake Rolex and BMW, it didn't moved those original items prices down at all.
I was in federal tax free Stare last winter (somewhere close to Quebec). I have seen two Chinese tourists running from one brand store to another with cargo cart. Buying in quantities. I asked my Chinese senior why? He told me - because it is not fake.
bob338
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No offense intended...
I actually admire the guy making the replica, but it is exactly that; a replica. I am signed up to buy one and am looking forward to it.
Bob
I actually admire the guy making the replica, but it is exactly that; a replica. I am signed up to buy one and am looking forward to it.
Bob
Guth
Appreciative User
Ah, I see the error of my ways now. Your correction is appreciated.
kiemchacsu
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Pál_K
Cameras. I has it.
Price only matters for those buying, selling, or trading. Those happy with the lenses they already have can just smile and make photos.
I'm content with the Leica cameras and lenses I already have, so what Leica does or what China does is of no concern to me. I suspect this is true for many people with Leica film cameras.
I'm content with the Leica cameras and lenses I already have, so what Leica does or what China does is of no concern to me. I suspect this is true for many people with Leica film cameras.
