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50mm 1.8 mk1 - Price
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misha
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They usually sell between $130 and $150 on the used market. I'm satisfied with my 50 MkII (used, $50).
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Misha
Shaun Braley
Leading Member
$145 is the average I see on eBay
I got one off eBay for $80 as the guy thought it was broken. From the way he described it I thought it was his camera. But it turns out the aperature was sticking. Canon repaired it for $70 so I ended up paying waht everyone else pays for one.
However, my first 50mm was a MK II and it broke after a year. The front of the lens came off and the glass elements, etc, were falling out. I think it's well worth the investment for a well-build lens. And it's still half the price of the f/1.4.
I got one off eBay for $80 as the guy thought it was broken. From the way he described it I thought it was his camera. But it turns out the aperature was sticking. Canon repaired it for $70 so I ended up paying waht everyone else pays for one.
However, my first 50mm was a MK II and it broke after a year. The front of the lens came off and the glass elements, etc, were falling out. I think it's well worth the investment for a well-build lens. And it's still half the price of the f/1.4.
Paul Ch. Kierkus
Leading Member
I'm a bit stunned, not having followed used lens prices, that my 50/1.8 (originallky purchased in 1987) would now be worth more than I paid for it!!
Won't get me to give it up though...
BTW, is anyone aware of where I can find a comparison of the OPTICAL performance. I can certainly see that the build quality is much better.
Sorry,
Paul
Won't get me to give it up though...
BTW, is anyone aware of where I can find a comparison of the OPTICAL performance. I can certainly see that the build quality is much better.
Sorry,
Paul
Duane Bong
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The MkI is sharper when compared wide open. There's a comparison on Petteri's site... about 3/4 down the page:
http://194.100.88.243/petteri/pont/Reviews/g_Fifty_versus_fifty/a_Fifties_duel_--_f1.4_vs_f1.8.html
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misha
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But how much would it be in 1987 dollars? A dollar went a lot farther those days
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misha
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There is quite a bit of variation between copies of the same lens, particularly the rock-bottom cheap lens like the 50/1.8, as Petteri himself noted in recent posts. A number of people who owned both versions said they saw no difference optically.
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Duane Bong
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LOL. Need to calculate the Net Present Value!
For me, I'm happy if it can even just maintain it's price. The value of most electronic goods halve every 12 months.
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For me, I'm happy if it can even just maintain it's price. The value of most electronic goods halve every 12 months.
--But how much would it be in 1987 dollars? A dollar went a lot
farther those days
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Misha
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SRacer2000
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How much?
SRacer2000
Forum Enthusiast
$145 shipped in the US. I'll setup a private e-bay auction if your interested. The lens is in perfect working and physical order. I'll included a 52mm UV, 52mm Circular Polarizer, and 52mm Hoya Lens Hood with Cap. I don't have any of the manuals or box. The focus is a bit noisy, not knowing if it's above the normal level for this lens, I recorded a MP3 of it. http://myweb.cableone.net/sracer2000/5018.mp3 I got this lens from a local shop when it closed because a itz amera came in to the mall. (don't get me started on them) Anything else you wanna know just post it.
I'm only getting rid of it because I can use a 85 more than a 50. So I'm saving up.
I'm only getting rid of it because I can use a 85 more than a 50. So I'm saving up.
Paul Ch. Kierkus
Leading Member
Well Misha,
I had thought of that when I posted but I recall paying something around $70 - $75 so I doubt the $ has fallen by a factor of 2 - or did it?
On the other hand, I was a graduate student then so a $ was worth much more to me than it is today - I just had fewer of them.
Paul
I had thought of that when I posted but I recall paying something around $70 - $75 so I doubt the $ has fallen by a factor of 2 - or did it?
On the other hand, I was a graduate student then so a $ was worth much more to me than it is today - I just had fewer of them.
Paul
But how much would it be in 1987 dollars? A dollar went a lot
farther those days
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Misha
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