Post by Todd Frederick on Nov 9, 2006 20:59:28 GMT -5
The cost of this item is far over my $10 limit for vintage camera purchases, but I couldn't resits. ;D
I have a simple, one body, Leica kit. I was looking for an economical 90mm lens (right!), but wasn't having too much luck finding one. Then I saw a Rokkor/Leitz M 90mm f/4 lens on an eBay auction, in totally new condition.
I had used one of these about 10 years ago with my Leica CL and paid $400 for it, in very used condition.
Well, I thought I'd give the auction a try. I was about 12 hours away from closing, so I tested the waters with a bid. I was the leader. In a panic, as the end was nearing, I placed another bid far beyond what I wanted to pay, but this was mint, says I. My original bid was still holding and as the minutes crept down to the end of the auction I envisioned dozens of bidders jumping on this at the last second.
No one placed another bid and I won it for $162.00! This is a wonderful lens, and, from my previous use, it is a gem. The seller is also a great guy and sent it express mail from Hawaii and I got it the next day.
Here it is:
I have a simple, one body, Leica kit. I was looking for an economical 90mm lens (right!), but wasn't having too much luck finding one. Then I saw a Rokkor/Leitz M 90mm f/4 lens on an eBay auction, in totally new condition.
I had used one of these about 10 years ago with my Leica CL and paid $400 for it, in very used condition.
Well, I thought I'd give the auction a try. I was about 12 hours away from closing, so I tested the waters with a bid. I was the leader. In a panic, as the end was nearing, I placed another bid far beyond what I wanted to pay, but this was mint, says I. My original bid was still holding and as the minutes crept down to the end of the auction I envisioned dozens of bidders jumping on this at the last second.
No one placed another bid and I won it for $162.00! This is a wonderful lens, and, from my previous use, it is a gem. The seller is also a great guy and sent it express mail from Hawaii and I got it the next day.
Here it is:
