farmer35
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Re: MD mount doesn't have any much (if any) demand or value/worth
Mark J Kopczewski wrote:
monkmartinez wrote:
Thank you, its older manual equipment. I will be looking through ebay... appreciate the help!
TBH, these lens types have no real residual value as they're MD mount manual focus (MF) as opposed to A-Mount auto focus (AF) unless someone might want to try a reverse adapter ring assuming it can be done to create a macro lens.
Not true. The MD & MC manual focus lenses (and film lenses from other brands) do have value on micro four thirds and some Sony cameras with an inexpensive adapter. It is true that they don't sell for a lot and that is part of what makes them desirable for us. But they do work very well on these cameras and I enjoy using them.
It might be an idea to wait for a free listing weekend and list them as a bundle, though account for ALL fees/deductions and weigh the items and add a bit for packaging in terms of weight and see if there's anything cheaper than USPS.
Also, inspect the internals of each lens (open the aperture to it's maximum and point towards a good light source and look from front and rear of the lenses). You're looking for any excessive dust/fibres, mould, mildew and fungus. Also check the front/rear lens elements for any chips/scratches and de-lamination if they have lens coatings.
Describe each lens accurately in terms of it's operation, optical and cosmetic state. Don't expect to get much for them, so anything would be better than having them lying around being unused. You could also donate them to any High Street charity shop (assuming you have them) as I wouldn't imagine any camera shop would be interested in buying them from you or to sell on your behalf (I could be wrong) and IMO are basically paperweights or doorstops, though if you have a 'man cave', they 'might' make for conversation pieces.
As for value/worth, check each lens make/model on evilBay and see how much they're being listed for and what the historical selling price(s) have been.
This website 'might' be handy for you in terms of specs etc for Minolta MD/MC manual focus (MF) lenses.