sheldonnalos Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ok - I have to admit that I'm stumped on this one. Normally I'm pretty good at figuring what a lens is worth, completed Ebay searches, how much discussion there is out there about a lens, etc. However, I just bought a lens (I think I got a good deal) and I can't find any current comparables to figure out what it's worth. It's a Fujinon A 360mm f/10, multicoated, lettering on the outside of the lens barrel, Copal 1 shutter (with silver ring, Copal C shutter type per Kerry Thalmann's page), both original lens caps, in excellent costmetic and functional condition. This is one of Kerry's "Future Classics", since it is the longest non-telephoto in a Copal 1 shutter, is lighweight (475g) and compact (58mm front element), and has a huge 504mm image circle - enough for 11x14 or 7x17. Kerry indicates that it's a rare lens, discontinued in the early 90's before Badger Graphic starting importing Fuji lenses, so it can't be found new (or used from what I can see!). Anyhow, what do you think it's worth? (No, this is not an offer to sell the lens, please dont ask) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_lee11 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ask Jim at Midwest Photo. Look in eBay for previous completed auctions. Some of these lenses have appeared for sale in the not-too distant past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I've sent an email to Jim today, but no luck on completed Ebay auctions (nothing in the last 30 days, at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_watson1 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Depending on condition, it mostly sells in the range of about 1200-1600 USD I think. They've been creeping up. Doesn't seem to matter if the lens in question is single or multi-coated. I've got a single coated version. Razor sharp. Nice and contrasty. You did notice the 600mm Fujinon-A on the auction site right now for about 2500 USD? First one of those I've seen. I didn't know there were A-series lenses longer than 360mm. Learn something new every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 That is a tough one. It seems the prices have really been going up on the 360's since I've been looking for one. They started out affordable and I missed my window I think. They're starting to get very expensive. I think near or above $1K isn't unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yeah, that 600mm Fuji A is amazing! I doubt he'd want to trade it straight across for the 360mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolwell Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 My <a href="http://www.jcolwell.ca/photography/Lens$db/index.htm">Lens price database, Lens$db</a> shows four sales of Fujinon A 360mm f/10 lenses between July 2005 and January 2006, all in [M-] to [LN] condition. The average price was $1058 (US), with individual sales of $1225, $1000, $725, and $1281. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_f._stein Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Anyhow, what do you think it's worth? (No, this is not an offer to sell the lens, please dont ask) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thanks again for all the help! I think that James probably has the most accurate pricing info, and given the rarity of the lens, I would guess that prices are only going to go up. If I do decide to sell it, it'll be in the classifieds section. Thanks! Sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_pere Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 What did you pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Well, I got my answer to what it was worth. I sold it to a local buyer for $1,300 USD. Thanks to all who inquired about it and posted helpful info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 I also just noticed... that Fujinon A 600mm lens on Ebay also sold, at the asking price of $2,500. Amazing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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