kchong
Member
Hi Folks,
I'm in the process of putting up a VC Nokton 50mm 1.5 for sale but I can't place a value on it. eBay auctions seem to be all over the place and I can't see any recent transactions here. Anyone have an idea on what I should price it at?
Thanks
I'm in the process of putting up a VC Nokton 50mm 1.5 for sale but I can't place a value on it. eBay auctions seem to be all over the place and I can't see any recent transactions here. Anyone have an idea on what I should price it at?
Thanks
I Love Film
Well-known
Start the auction at $1 and let it run. You'll get the highest price. Don't "place a value".
f16sunshine
Moderator
Last summer I had a Summilux v3 stolen. 3 months ago I bought a used Nokton f1.5/50mm from the classified. This week I developed a roll of film from the nokton that I swear could have been the Summilux.
What's the lens worth?
If you asked me it's worth saving the +$2K difference you might spend on a V3 Summilux
Keep it!
What's the lens worth?
If you asked me it's worth saving the +$2K difference you might spend on a V3 Summilux
Keep it!
The lens puts the 50/1.4 summilux (any version) to shame
denizg7
Well-known
450 ill buy it from u for 100
sahe69
Well-known
More of a sm@rt @rse to me
kchong
Member
Uhh... Thanks, gents? I would love to keep the lens but on my M8 it's an odd 66.5mm...
thegman
Veteran
CameraQuest are selling at $799, brand new. If your one is in good condition, maybe start bidding at $500 - $600? Really depends on condition though.
I would not start bidding at $1, you don't get the best price that way, only the best price that people who happen to have seen the auction are willing to pay.
I would not start bidding at $1, you don't get the best price that way, only the best price that people who happen to have seen the auction are willing to pay.
roundg
Well-known
Around USD500 for a VG 2nd one in today's market.
Sparrow
Veteran
... its value is far more than its cost ... but I've no idea what it should cost
... and as others have said a marvellous lens, probably the best 50 I've ever had barring none
jarski
Veteran
or lucky bargain hunter will be soon cheering somewhere "yey I just got Nokton for $50!!"
if knowing all tricks to guarantee visibility, then maybe.
seakayaker1
Well-known
$400.00 to $600.00 used depending on condition and if someone is really looking for a 50/1.5.
I love mine, but there are others who are not going to touch it since it is not a Leica.
Good Luck with the sale.
I love mine, but there are others who are not going to touch it since it is not a Leica.
Good Luck with the sale.
rxmd
May contain traces of nut
Honestly, with posts like these, does it really surprise you that you don't get warm receptions, like you recently complained?
rxmd
May contain traces of nut
The last ones I've seen here were in the 400-500 USD range.
The only let-down is the close focusing distance.
The only let-down is the close focusing distance.
gdi
Veteran
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I Love Film
Well-known
You are completely wrong. Auctions started at $1 consistently end higher than those with a high buy-it-now.
If you don't understand eBay, don't give eBay advice.
If you don't understand eBay, don't give eBay advice.
raid
Dad Photographer
I don't own a fast modern 50mm lens. Maybe I should get such a lens.
The advice seems to be here to list your lens at $500 or so and let it get higher offers.
The advice seems to be here to list your lens at $500 or so and let it get higher offers.
rxmd
May contain traces of nut
you mean tricks like "a few good pictures", or "a good, descriptive text", or "be a seller with good feedback?"
Frontman
Well-known
I bought a Nokton 1.5 to use n my M3 ntil I could find another Summilux, but after seeing how well the Nokton worked, I decided to hold onto it. It really is a nice lens.