What is a fair used price for the 50mm Summicron-M 50mm f2?

[maidenfan84]

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I'm currently renting a camera along with the 50mm lens and they offer to you a purchase price if you like the equipment that much that you want to keep it. The purchase price is about $2300 USD and I'm not sure if this is a fair price or if it is too high. I see that a brand new one is $2900 so I'm curious to ask other's opinions about which is the better decision to make. I appreciate your insight!

[Siriusone59]

I usually compare the prices under pre-owned equipment at Camerwest or LeicastoreMiami, that should give you some idea.  Keep in mind that some might be 6 bit coded and others not.  The uncoded lenses are generally $200 less and most often they let you know in the listing.  Just my personal experience but I think both stores mentioned are excellent and respond quickly to questions.

[maidenfan84]

Thank you. It's the 6 bit coded version and it seems very clean, overall. Glass seems spotless and the barrel is minor wear without any damage. I appreciate the advice and feedback!

[spydrxx]

This site doesn't do valuations, so you might also check completed sales on Ebay.

[maidenfan84]

Thank you, I’m sorry if I posted something I shouldn’t have. I’ll be sure to be more careful about that in the future! Admins, please feel free to delete this thread if you like

[spydrxx]

If you describe the item in detail (don't know if you are talking about only the lens or a lens and body)...model, condition of the barrel, lens elements, smoothness of focus, smoothness of aperture ring, and a quoted price or range, if it has had a CLA or not, whether it comes with some sort of warranty, etc. we can better "comment" if it sounds like a fair price in today's market without telling you what we think it is worth. Kind of a technicality.

[Danner]

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I recently sold a V5 50mm Summicron-M, 6-bit coded, 9/10 condition, for $1600.  I wouldn't give much more than that, certainly not over $1700.

My 2¢

[wdshuck]

I think $1500-$2000 seems fair, depending on condition and whether you’re buying from a store vs individual. I think I saw one for around $2000 at Camerawest

[hdmesa]

22 hours ago, spydrxx said:

This site doesn't do valuations, so you might also check completed sales on Ebay.

This.

Please stop adding to this thread. These lenses need physical inspection for valuation.

[kivis]

If they have one I have found their prices to really lower than others.

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