----- Original Message ----- From: Tonghang Zhou Subject: Re: ebay: nikon s2 closed for $12,656
> > > But geez, $12,000, and reserve not met. If he thinks it > > should be in a > > > museum, maybe he should loan it to one instead of trying to > > sell it... > > > > Its the 50mm f/1.1 lens. Very expensive. > > Actually, 12 grand may not be too far out of line for that item. > > It is gorgeous. > > > > William Robb > > I remember once seeing a Leica or Contax (Zeiss) 50mm/1.1 lens at a big > photo store, used but in full condition. I don't remember the amount, > but my impression of the was price was either less than $1000 or > something like $2000, no where near $12K. That Nikon is extremely rare. I am frankly amazed also that someone is willing to pay that much for one, but thats the price of wanting something nice in your collection. Since it is obviously a collectors item, it can no longer be compared to like equipment from other manufacturers WRT price. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
