Is Trioplan 12cm worthy of $230?

[Marek]

The question is pretty simple Opinions, please?

Could be both nice bokeh and collectors item.

Item I am talking about is M42 and pretty well preserved (not the very same as on the pic though).



Marek

[jamaeolus]

Likely. Time alone will tell. If you use it cautiously you can still retain the "collector" value. It seems an unusual FL for trioplan. I have the 100 2.8 in near mint, zebra livery, with case, that I got just as word was spreading. I snagged it as the only bidder at 79 USD. I recently saw a similar style version ( though not near as good of condition) go for close to 400 USD. I have used mine, judiciously, a few times. Eventually I want to make a plastic adapter for it as it has very little damage from mount-dismount (the black finish really shows that) and I want to keep it as nice as possible.

[Attila]

Looks a pre-war lens, some of them fetch unbelievable price , some not . In general longer lens usually not fetch high price , their doesn't look well enough in collector cabinets

[woodrim]

I think this is a simple case of being very sorry later if you don't buy it.

[Marek]

This is actually the item: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meyer-Trioplan-4-5-12cm-Contax-S-Pentax-m42-/252077753060

The seller asked extra money for VAT which never happened to me this way, sent invoice with no VAT, was paid, cancelled the deal today (he refunded me immediately) and after come complains made me a new invoice with VAT this time.

Not much happy about, both his behavior and the money rise.

Respecting I think I am not obliged to buy/pay technically cancelled deal (with my disagreement on cancellation) without any penalties, I am considering whether or not to buy it.

But the item is nice, M42, probably still relative cheap for an Ebay item.

Was re-listed already, first time possibly the very same situation happened, and highest bid of the former item auction was almost a $100 higher. Still feel strange about though.

[woodrim]

f/4.5 Didn't realize it was that slow. Still, you could probably make money on it. As for VAT, I don't know the rules but can find out. I buy many lenses in Poland. In fact, most of my lenses. I have never paid VAT - and I do have them shipped to a Poland address.

[pdccameras]

I paid $201.99 USD for my copy in Exakta mount about 1 year ago, and it wasn't in as nice shape as the one shown. It cost an extra $35 to bring it up to snuff. It renders very nicely, in classic Trioplan triplet style, but does not have nearly the extravagant bokeh stylings of the 100mm f/2.8. It is a well designed triplet, but uncoated, lacks the contrast and punch of a modern lens.

[Marek]

Thanks guys.

Just bought that piece of metal shit Life is too short.

[woodrim]

[pdccameras]

[iangreenhalgh1]

Not sure these old Trioplans represent good value. You can buy Trioplans in shutter attached to old folders for a tiny fraction of the cost. Then there are the other triplets like the Radionar, Triotar and Voigtar. I have loads of them from 75 to 150mm.

[Attila]

[Marek]

Nevermind, if I wont like the item or will need some money, I am a very gifted seller Never sold anything with a loss since my very first Sigma 105mm and some Olympus stuff

And Trioplan brand = Apple

[Marek]

[iangreenhalgh1]

Yes, the slower 4.5 triplets are just good, sharp lenses without the bubbles.

[iangreenhalgh1]