bennyng
Benny Ng
Hi guys,
Browsing, browsing and came across this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270275881030
US$740 seems pretty pricey for this lens and it does not come with anything except lens caps and a UV filter. Whilst it looks minty, there is a chip in the glass. Perhaps I'm missing something here, but is there something about this lens that's rare or special that novice like myself are not aware of? The markings look pretty standard to me too.
Cheers,
Browsing, browsing and came across this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270275881030
US$740 seems pretty pricey for this lens and it does not come with anything except lens caps and a UV filter. Whilst it looks minty, there is a chip in the glass. Perhaps I'm missing something here, but is there something about this lens that's rare or special that novice like myself are not aware of? The markings look pretty standard to me too.
Cheers,
dexdog
Veteran
Looks like two folks got in a bidding war. Great majority of bids, and all later bids, were placed by just two bidders. Nothing remarkable about the lens IMHO- at least nothing to justify $700.
kevin m
Veteran
1. The lens doesn't sell for $300 anymore; those days are gone, like the days of the $1,500 Noctilux. 2. The price is "up" in dollars, but the dollar is down relative to other currencies. 3. Unlike most sellers, this guy took really nice down-the-barrel shots showing how clear his glass looks. Very reassuring to would-be buyers.
Paul C. Perkins MD
Perk11350
I'd love to have the filter. . . - Paul
Nokton48
Veteran
Here's one with light haze (probably the rear group, you can clean it yourself in ten minutes) for $239:
http://ritzcam.com/catalog/index.php?category_id=90
That's about what I paid for mine, from a Goodwill Ebay store in Seattle.
P.S. The 85mm F1.5 is gone. I just bought it!
http://ritzcam.com/catalog/index.php?category_id=90
That's about what I paid for mine, from a Goodwill Ebay store in Seattle.
P.S. The 85mm F1.5 is gone. I just bought it!
John Shriver
Well-known
jiri_e is also a seller with an excellent reputation. But that sure is pricey.
Sonnar2
Well-known
I still cannot understand what's the current hype on the 50/1.2
One year ago it was cheaper and easier to obtain than a good 50/1.4.
From users point of view this is the right pricing. In terms of rarity value as well.
One year ago it was cheaper and easier to obtain than a good 50/1.4.
From users point of view this is the right pricing. In terms of rarity value as well.
bennyng
Benny Ng
Thanks guys for the confirmation that it's a regular version. Prices have been creeping up, but this was just exceptionally higher so I thought there might be more to it than meets the eye. Obviously just a case of bidding wars.
Cheers,
Cheers,