francis_cossette Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Six months ago I thought about starting macro photog and went on my search for the best lens I could afford. Onesite still had 2 Voïgtlander left with the K Mount. Pretty much every forums said the Voïgtlander was one of thebest macro lens to ever touch the surface of Planet Earth, so I went for it. Paid 750$ then if memory serves. Today I realize, I'll never use it to its full extent. A prime 125mm for studio photog, which is where I amheading, is WAY too limiting for my needs. I rarely if ever do macro photog... and this lens has been perfectlypreserved. I want to sell it and get the 50-135mm DA* instead, which will serve me so much better. I know it has been discontinued, but I've never sold photog equipment before, and I don't think eBAY will get theattention this lens deserve. Anyone know how much it would be worth now, and where's the best place to sell it? I tried Craiglist for the50-200mm I tried to sell, and have had 4 scam attemps already, and not genuine interest. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewg_ny Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I would say photo.net classifieds or pentaxforums.com marketplace. You want potential customers who know what it is. I wouldn't be shocked if it could actually be effectively located and sold on e-bay though. You will probably need to decide what to ask before selling though. I'd say post really good pictures that illustrate its superb condition, and list it for something near what you paid for it. You can always drop the price later. Or offer it as a swap for a DA* 50-135--someone may bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_duclos Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm interested in how much you are selling it for, even though I can't buy a lens until September because my end of month check is always spoken for with life (bills). I'm reading up on the lens now, and it sounds phenomenal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptreen Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Aah...what a lens! If you post it on ebay...make sure to post some (or a) picture(s) taken with it - even if a trained monkey can roll out some crisp pictures on a tripod with studio lighting, i always find it helps people along when it comes to reaching in their pockets if they know for sure they're buying one of the good ones! (I'm not sure there are many 'bad ones' of this particular lens out there - but people willing to buy with confidence is always going to push auction prices up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_wolf Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Last I've seen that lens was selling in the $1000-1200 region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis_cossette Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I posted it on eBAY with hi-res pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis_cossette Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Last cached auction for this lens with K mount sold for 1400 new. Hopefully I can score 1000-1200! Its in perfect condition, and pictures do it justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptreen Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_wolf Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I Think you'll get that no problem. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainvisions Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 go get it rose!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_duclos Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I wish! Nah, $1K is a bit over my budget for this time of the month. It'd be wishful thinking that I could pull that out of my bank account, and pay my bills too. If it were under $500 - I'd so be there, though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've never seen a good review on this lens...links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riku_paavola Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 John, here you are: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/267-voigtlander-sl-125mm-f25-apo-lanthar-test-report--review Best regards, Riku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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