nikon MF lens pricing

[Kimura_papaya]

Can any buddy provide some guideline on nikon old MF lens?
trying to understand the market here.

kim

[lastboltnut]

The best place to understand the market is at the market itself:

Originally Posted by Kimura_papaya Can any buddy provide some guideline on nikon old MF lens? trying to understand the market here. kim

[Randius]

Originally Posted by Kimura_papaya Can any buddy provide some guideline on nikon old MF lens? trying to understand the market here.

Kinda difficult as the market here is pretty small and some lenses are overpriced. Same goes for the older cameras like FM2.

I had seen two copies of 50/2.0 AI from different sellers and the price difference was close to $100 despite in similar condition.

[Nenjia]

hehe, very difficult leh, b'cos the condition

for example:

some AIS 135/2.8 100 only and some 300
some AIS 105/1.8 250 and some 500+
some AIS 35/1.4 400 and some 900-100
some AIS 50/1.4 200 and some 350
some 55/1.2 300+ some 600......

very different

[Kimura_papaya]

Originally Posted by Randius Kinda difficult as the market here is pretty small and some lenses are overpriced. Same goes for the older cameras like FM2. I had seen two copies of 50/2.0 AI from different sellers and the difference was actually close to $100.

how about just assume a reasonable pricing for the following gems?

20mm f2.8
28mm f2.0
35mm f2.0
35mm f1.4
50mm f1.4
85mm f1.4

[Randius]

Originally Posted by Kimura_papaya how about just assume a reasonable pricing for the following gems? 20mm f2.8 28mm f2.0 35mm f2.0 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.4 85mm f1.4

Before assuming the price, you will also need to determine the type of mount of the lenses you wish to get, e.g. Non/Pre-AI, AI, AI-S. Even in the same type of mount, differences such as minimum focusing distance can also result in a price difference.

But if you are selling, let me know your price for the 28/2.0

[lastboltnut]

I would say the best is to put them up for bid. The prices ask by the sellers or buyers are all not a good gauge. Only the transaction prices make the market rate. So if you put them up for bid, then you will see the market demand, just like COE. U can always add a clause that you reserve the right not to sell if the prices are too low.

Originally Posted by Kimura_papaya how about just assume a reasonable pricing for the following gems? 20mm f2.8 28mm f2.0 35mm f2.0 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.4 85mm f1.4

[giantcanopy]

There is no general consensus on the pricing of MF or older camera bodies.

You can try to look up KEH.Com or even adorama for their older manual lenses and refer to the prices and compare here ( They peg according to their grades. ) to see if u got a good buy

Ryan

[Kimura_papaya]

Originally Posted by lastboltnut I would say the best is to put them up for bid. The prices ask by the sellers or buyers are all not a good gauge. Only the transaction prices make the market rate. So if you put them up for bid, then you will see the market demand, just like COE. U can always add a clause that you reserve the right not to sell if the prices are too low.

thanks for input..making sense though.

[Benji77]

As a gauge, here are some of my transactions in the past 2 years for your reference.
I could have overpaid, or made losses, but I love these lens for their individual beauty.

50mm 1.8 Series E > $80 (Sold)
105mm 2.5 AI > $230 (bought)
85mm 1.4 AIS > $850 (bought)
28mm 3.5 AIS > $180 (sold)

[cichlid]

Other than Prime Lenses, are there any manual wide zooms?

[Randius]

Originally Posted by Benji77 As a gauge, here are some of my transactions in the past 2 years for your reference. I could have overpaid, or made losses, but I love these lens for their individual beauty. 50mm 1.8 Series E > $80 (Sold) 105mm 2.5 AI > $230 (bought) 85mm 1.4 AIS > $850 (bought) 28mm 3.5 AIS > $180 (sold)

I think the 105/2.5 is cheap at that price if the condition is good. Will love to own one Most I have seen in online auctions or in forum are about $300.

[Kimura_papaya]

Originally Posted by Benji77 As a gauge, here are some of my transactions in the past 2 years for your reference. I could have overpaid, or made losses, but I love these lens for their individual beauty. 50mm 1.8 Series E > $80 (Sold) 105mm 2.5 AI > $230 (bought) 85mm 1.4 AIS > $850 (bought) 28mm 3.5 AIS > $180 (sold)

thats really helpful of you by giving this valuable input.

thanks ya