Price for a nFD 85mm 1.2L

[sixty4]

<p>Hi all,<br>

This is my first post here. Since about 75% of my google questions directed me to this forum I thought it was good to sign myself up.<br />And here is my first question.<br>

I just came across a nFD 85 f1.2L for sale on a website and am very tempted to buy this beauty. I would like to know what's a reasonable price for this lens. There are no images of the glass, so I have to ask for some before I make an offer, but the lensbody looks like new.<br /><br />Hope you can help me.<br>

Thanks!</p>

[User_502260]

<p>Two good sources are KEH and eBay. KEH grades conservatively so you can start there. If you look at completed auctions on eBay you will see what people have recently paid for the lens.</p>

[richterjw]

<p>Jeff is quite right and beat me to the punch in answering. In fact, KEH has one in EX+ condition listed at $725. <a href="http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=CA06010400515J&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=0&ActivateTOC2=&ID=12&BC=CA&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC">http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=CA06010400515J&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=0&ActivateTOC2=&ID=12&BC=CA&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC</a>=<br>

JR</p>

[egoldste]

<p>I would just add that if a proper Canon hood for this lens is included, it adds substantially to the value of the deal.</p>

[sixty4]

<p>Thanks alot guys.<br>

I'll check ebay for ended auctions and ask the seller for some photos of the glass itself and if he has the hood for it.</p>

[mark_pierlot]

<p>Good luck on your purchase, Jeroen. The FD 85/1.2 L by far my favourite prime lens. You're going to love it!</p>

[andy_game]

<p>Jeroen, welcome on board! Not sure whether you are in the U.S or not. I´m in Germany, and often find that prices of FD gear here are a bit higher than in the U.S. Depending on dollar to euro conversion rates of course, which have see-sawed quite a bit this year. Let us know how you get on...I´m envious!</p>