pricing inquiry - question only

[janetg]

any ideas on prices to sell an 85 1.4 nikon lens?

thanks - i'm considering selling this one as i don't use it enough to justify it's existence..

[billbunton]

Mine went for $800 a few months back. It was an import (gray market) version, but was mint and had a transferable Mack warranty with it.

[DJ.]

KEH sells new for $1019.00 and I see they have a used one in Excellent+ condition for $919.00. I have seen them on other forums going for $900-$1000.

[bondarnes]

Janet, I think 50 bucks would be a good price and I will drive right down and pick it up.

[LoungeLizard]

Originally Posted by bondarnes

Janet, I think 50 bucks would be a good price and I will drive right down and pick it up.

Wow...an honest assessment if I ever saw one!

[janetg]

you two are realllll funny -

this lens has obviously come down in price since i bought it..

[mwaldrop]

Janet,

They are not being fair. I'll give you $75 and pick it up tonight.

[guitarbug]

Originally Posted by mwaldrop

Janet,

They are not being fair. I'll give you $75 and pick it up tonight.

Make it a $100.00 and I will take it without the box!

[Davidtxs]

101

[andyz]

If this thread goes to Christmas you might just get what you want for it.

[janetg]

at this rate......

[Cope]

If you would like, I can meet you somewhere and pick up your 85 1.4. I will keep it safe with my gear, and use it occasionally so that it doesn't feel neglected. Then when you realize you miss it, I will meet you to return it.

[venchka]

It's amazing how much 1 f-stop costs. I just bought a Nipon Kogaku Nikkor-P 85mm//2.0 lens (a Zeiss Sonnar copy) in Leica thread mount for $200.

Janet, Alan's plan may not be too far fetched. Most of us regret selling really nice lenses.

[janetg]

i dont' think i'll regret it - it's really nice, but i just don't use it and everytime i put it on the camera, i end up switching to one of my zooms.

[Cope]

Originally Posted by venchka

It's amazing how much 1 f-stop costs. I just bought a Nipon Kogaku Nikkor-P 85mm//2.0 lens (a Zeiss Sonnar copy) in Leica thread mount for $200.

Janet, Alan's plan may not be too far fetched. Most of us regret selling really nice lenses.

Wayne, thanks for the support. BTW, I was at Wal-Mart the other day and picked up a 50 pack of the Zeiss wipes for $2.97 in the optical shop.