maidenfan84 Posted April 20, 2023 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Siriusone59 Posted April 20, 2023 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan84 Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted April 20, 2023 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted April 20, 2023 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2023 This site doesn't do valuations, so you might also check completed sales on Ebay. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan84 Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted April 20, 2023 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted April 21, 2023 Share #6 Posted April 21, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted April 21, 2023 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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¢ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdshuck Posted April 21, 2023 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted April 21, 2023 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2023 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. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted May 21, 2023 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2023 If they have one I have found their prices to really lower than others. https://www.mpb.com/en-us?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOqZBhDNARIsAACsbfJLZmy8I6PlQN12_DodtVb5GPWYi7ViWCNe-5ezkdf8KXNXgEn8SO4aAkUyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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