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Originally Posted by Tarlair
Hi
Have you any idea how many original Daron lenses were made, and what sort of price
I would have to pay for one
Many thanks
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Very few 5cm f2.9 Daron lenses appear to have been released but one was used in the Miniature Camera Magazine test in April 1951 ... I have not seen a copy of that test ... but a copy of the AP Test is available from Oldtimer Cameras.
Would appear the chances of finding a Daron lens are very slim .. I will check my old Christies catalogues where I found 4 Witness cameras sold from 1997 onwards to see if any Daron lenses were included. Mahendra Modi at MW Classic has a good knowledge of Daron lenses and he might be able to advise about prices.
As they are so scarce would imagine that no dealer would offer a Daron lens for less than £1.5K and might be much more if the demand is there.
Dunk