This round of trimming my lens collection is going to hurt, but I need to fund other purchases -- so here are some of my nicest fifties up for sale.
Leitz Summicron 50/2 Rigid Type 1 -- $895
This is an absolute classic in unusually fine condition. The glass has no cleaning marks I can see, and little dust, having had a CLA from Sherry Krauter in 2009. (There might be a faint touch of haze visible under strong light, but I'm not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me.) The focus is smooth and easy, the aperture clicks like new, and the diaphragm is clean. The chrome finish is excellent, with a few signs of use. Comes with chrome front cap in excellent shape and black plastic (grey liner) rear cap in fair condition.
Konica M-Hexanon 50/2 -- $575
The M-Hex is a fantastic, modern lens to rival the latest Summicrons. This one is in wonderful condition: Clean glass, smooth as silk focus and aperture, built-in hood extends properly. A little bit of paint wear on the edges of the knurled rings. Original front and rear caps. (The front cap has a ding on the edge, but don't worry -- only the cap ever hit the floor!)
Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.5 LTM -- $495
Another modern classic from Cosina. Performance rivals the pre-aspherical Summilux, according to some. Extremely clean and smooth inside and out, with just a slight patina of use to distinguish it from new. (The front cap has some wear, but that's about it.) Comes with original hood, caps, box, booklet.
Canon 50/1.5 LTM -- $525
This was Canon's clone of the classic Zeiss Sonnar, and it's one of the best copies out there. The glass is very clean, with just a few inconsequential cleaning marks, focus is smooth and easy, aperture clicks solidly. A little bit of oil on the diaphragm blades. This lens got a CLA from DAG in 2009. Comes with proper vintage caps and the very hard-to-find original hood.
Nikkor-H.C 50/2 LTM -- $355
Another wonderful Japanese Sonnar copy, this time from Nikon. This example is from early in the Nippon Kogaku Japan run, having a click-less aperture ring. Very clean glass, with a few cleaning marks; smooth focus and aperture; a bit of oil on the diaphragm blades. The lens got an overhaul from Essex Camera in 2008. Comes with metal rear cap, Nikkor clip-on front cap, generic vented hood.
By the way, this lens is a little piece of RFF history, having been the NKJ 50/2 that participated in Raid's great 50mm shootout of 2006: Test of Twelve 50mm Lenses - Rangefinderforum.com
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Payment is via PayPal (or cash for in-person transactions in NYC).
Prices include PayPal fees and shipping via USPS Priority Mail insured within the continental USA. Other destinations extra at cost.
For your reference, I have plenty of activity and feedback on RangefinderForum (user ID "kermaier") and eBay (user ID "dogleg31").
If you have questions or offers, feel free to ask!
Leitz Summicron 50/2 Rigid Type 1 -- $895
This is an absolute classic in unusually fine condition. The glass has no cleaning marks I can see, and little dust, having had a CLA from Sherry Krauter in 2009. (There might be a faint touch of haze visible under strong light, but I'm not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me.) The focus is smooth and easy, the aperture clicks like new, and the diaphragm is clean. The chrome finish is excellent, with a few signs of use. Comes with chrome front cap in excellent shape and black plastic (grey liner) rear cap in fair condition.
Konica M-Hexanon 50/2 -- $575
The M-Hex is a fantastic, modern lens to rival the latest Summicrons. This one is in wonderful condition: Clean glass, smooth as silk focus and aperture, built-in hood extends properly. A little bit of paint wear on the edges of the knurled rings. Original front and rear caps. (The front cap has a ding on the edge, but don't worry -- only the cap ever hit the floor!)
Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.5 LTM -- $495
Another modern classic from Cosina. Performance rivals the pre-aspherical Summilux, according to some. Extremely clean and smooth inside and out, with just a slight patina of use to distinguish it from new. (The front cap has some wear, but that's about it.) Comes with original hood, caps, box, booklet.
Canon 50/1.5 LTM -- $525
This was Canon's clone of the classic Zeiss Sonnar, and it's one of the best copies out there. The glass is very clean, with just a few inconsequential cleaning marks, focus is smooth and easy, aperture clicks solidly. A little bit of oil on the diaphragm blades. This lens got a CLA from DAG in 2009. Comes with proper vintage caps and the very hard-to-find original hood.
Nikkor-H.C 50/2 LTM -- $355
Another wonderful Japanese Sonnar copy, this time from Nikon. This example is from early in the Nippon Kogaku Japan run, having a click-less aperture ring. Very clean glass, with a few cleaning marks; smooth focus and aperture; a bit of oil on the diaphragm blades. The lens got an overhaul from Essex Camera in 2008. Comes with metal rear cap, Nikkor clip-on front cap, generic vented hood.
By the way, this lens is a little piece of RFF history, having been the NKJ 50/2 that participated in Raid's great 50mm shootout of 2006: Test of Twelve 50mm Lenses - Rangefinderforum.com
Administrivia
Payment is via PayPal (or cash for in-person transactions in NYC).
Prices include PayPal fees and shipping via USPS Priority Mail insured within the continental USA. Other destinations extra at cost.
For your reference, I have plenty of activity and feedback on RangefinderForum (user ID "kermaier") and eBay (user ID "dogleg31").
If you have questions or offers, feel free to ask!