WTSell: Lens - Voigtlander 125mm f/2.5SL APO Lanthar *Legendary Macro Lens*

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Advertisement Category: Want To Sell (WTS)

Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Voigtlander
Equipment Model: 125mm f/2.5SL APO Lanthar *Legendary Macro Lens*
Price (S$): See below
Description:
Up for sale is a fine specimen of the legendary Voigtlander 125mm f/2.5SL APO Lanthar Macro, a lens that was produced in very limited numbers, and even more so in native Canon EF mount where production is estimated at a mere 100 pieces at Cameraquest. It now sells at that website for US$1400 (or approx. S$1900 at current conversion rates).

Because of its exceedingly high sharpness and contrast at wide open and the dreamy bokeh, this lens has been highly praised. At another website, I posted a number of sample images from this lens. While they are not competitive in terms of artistic value, it does demonstrate how the lens renders its subjects:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=289234

While this lens is perhaps the best piece of glass in my current setup, it's had its 15-minutes of fame. These days I hardly do macro. Rather than keeping such a superb lens in the box, I've decided to release it to those who desire to get their hands on this collectible. It is a true apochromatic lens producing images with little to no CA, which is a rather desirable and rare trait.



The lens comes with all its original boxed accessories, as if you were buying new. The cap and hood are in mint condition, photographed once for the image above but never used. The lens itself has been gaffered and had protection from a UV filter since day 1. It is in as-new condition save for some atmospheric dust. The gaffering has already been removed so that you can inspect the condition for yourself.

Other reviews:

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/267-voigtlander-sl-125mm-f25-apo-lanthar-test-report--review

http://slrlensreview.com/content/view/367/132/

Some samples:









Conditions of sale:

1. The lens is available for sale earliest 22 Aug.
2. At this time I am overseas and my parents are carting the lens back to sell it to you, hence you will be need to meet up with my parents to deal and view the lens in person.
3. Collection is from our home address near Kovan MRT station. When we have agreed on a price, you will be advised of the address. If you cannot make it to the said address we may be able to make other arrangements. Just ask!
4. My parents' mobile number will be made known to you prior to the collection date.
5. Please bid fairly, and hold to your end of the deal when you have committed to buy. If you change your mind at the last minute, contact my parents to notify them rather than not show and leave them waiting.

Bid from $1100, BNP $1300, minimum bid increment is $50. Bids can be PM'ed or simply posted at this thread, accompanied by your mobile number and real name.

Any questions should be directed to my PM.

Real Name: Andrew Lim
Contact Number: To be advised, please PM at the moment
Email Address: andrewlcl@hotmail.com

Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 10
Warranty Status: Personal 7 day warranty

Package/Accessories/Extras:
Full box with original accessories

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In case I didn't put it here clearly, this lens is in Canon mount.