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F16SUNSHINE
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 Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject: Biotar Contax RF $2750 auction finish |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I thought I finally found one of these after looking for ages.
This one has gone way past a reasonable budget for an actual lens that will be used.
It's a great lens but lets be realistic. The Leica Summarit produces better IQ and can be had for about a grand.
This seller is a great guy and put together some nice pictures. That's why I put this here in the Gear Gallery.
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scsambrook
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| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject: Zeiss Biotar |
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scsambrook wrote:
It looks handsome - but that's a lot of money and a LOT of bids. I hope the eventual buyer will actually use it once in a while !
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F16SUNSHINE
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 1:36 am Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I doubt it will ever pass light to film or sensor again.
The number and frequency of bids looks like anxious collectors going at it. There are only a handful of these ever made as it turns out.
Possibly the rarest Biotar.
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F16SUNSHINE
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I wish I was more surprised by this finish price 
Still pretty astonishing 
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Orio
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
I will never spend that much money in a lens.
It is not justified, in my opinion.
1000-1500 Eur for a very special lens (like a super wide), perhaps - if the result is really worth the expense (which is not small for a person with limited income)
But 2000 or more Eur for a short tele lens with no apochromatic correction, a lens whose results would be hardly distinguisheable from a Eur 200 lens - no way. Even if a Biotar. Even if a collectible beautiful old piece.
When I will earn 10000 Eur per month, perhaps yes. 
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
These lenses act like paints , investments for reach guys so I am not surprised much.
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