Leica lenses and camera
Dec 16, 2020 16:35:57 #
Hello,
I have 3 Leica R mount lenses, an R5 film camera, leather Leica bag, motordrive, 2x extender and other items for sale. I'm selling them cheap for a few reasons. One, it's part of an estate and I don't time to mess with getting the lenses cleaned. Yes, each lens will need to be cleaned and likely the camera will need to be greased again, though it does appear to function properly.
Each lens and the camera and bag ect are in mint condition as far as the bodies and cosmetics. However, I'm sure there is some haze or mold in each lens and should be cleaned. Maybe you're someone who can clean lenses and get them for a bargain. I estimated that if the lenses were free of mold and haze (none have a terrible amount but it is present when put into the proper light) that all of this in the photo would sell for about $2300 at a minimum. One lens alone goes for on average around $850 when in good condition.
Ok they are
Leica 24mm F2.8 R MOUNT lens
Leica 90mm F 2.8 R MOUNT lens
Leica 180MM F 3.4 R MOUNT lens and the Leica R5 camera
Leica 2x extender
Each lens also has it's own leather case as you can see in the photo.
They have all been in storage(air conditioned) for about 8 years. I'll provide a photo of all of them together and if you want a separate photo and are serious then I'll provide it. I found someone who will clean each lens for about $90-$110 for each lens. So if all 3 get cleaned and the camera it will cost about $350- $450 to get everything back in perfect condition unless you can do it yourself.
I'd like to get close to $1000 for everything in the photo. Even after cleaning, you will still be ahead between $500-$800 for a resale or have 3 quality lenses and a camera for the cost of one lens these days.
Let me know if you have any interest or have other questions.
thanks
mike
I have 3 Leica R mount lenses, an R5 film camera, leather Leica bag, motordrive, 2x extender and other items for sale. I'm selling them cheap for a few reasons. One, it's part of an estate and I don't time to mess with getting the lenses cleaned. Yes, each lens will need to be cleaned and likely the camera will need to be greased again, though it does appear to function properly.
Each lens and the camera and bag ect are in mint condition as far as the bodies and cosmetics. However, I'm sure there is some haze or mold in each lens and should be cleaned. Maybe you're someone who can clean lenses and get them for a bargain. I estimated that if the lenses were free of mold and haze (none have a terrible amount but it is present when put into the proper light) that all of this in the photo would sell for about $2300 at a minimum. One lens alone goes for on average around $850 when in good condition.
Ok they are
Leica 24mm F2.8 R MOUNT lens
Leica 90mm F 2.8 R MOUNT lens
Leica 180MM F 3.4 R MOUNT lens and the Leica R5 camera
Leica 2x extender
Each lens also has it's own leather case as you can see in the photo.
They have all been in storage(air conditioned) for about 8 years. I'll provide a photo of all of them together and if you want a separate photo and are serious then I'll provide it. I found someone who will clean each lens for about $90-$110 for each lens. So if all 3 get cleaned and the camera it will cost about $350- $450 to get everything back in perfect condition unless you can do it yourself.
I'd like to get close to $1000 for everything in the photo. Even after cleaning, you will still be ahead between $500-$800 for a resale or have 3 quality lenses and a camera for the cost of one lens these days.
Let me know if you have any interest or have other questions.
thanks
mike
Dec 16, 2020 19:54:28 #
ksmmike wrote:
Hello, br I have 3 Leica R mount lenses, an R5 fil... (show quote)
Hi Mike,
Very interested in your R5 kit.
Any haze or mildew on or in the lenses? Stan
Dec 16, 2020 20:18:04 #
Yes,
Read the description. I wouldnt be selling them this cheap if they didnt need to be cleaned.
The 24mm lens alone in this condition if without haze is worth $850. But yes, they need to be cleaned.
Each one is about $100 to be cleaned up. I can send you the name of the guy who quoted me the price if you like.
He does clean Leica lenses.
Mike
Read the description. I wouldnt be selling them this cheap if they didnt need to be cleaned.
The 24mm lens alone in this condition if without haze is worth $850. But yes, they need to be cleaned.
Each one is about $100 to be cleaned up. I can send you the name of the guy who quoted me the price if you like.
He does clean Leica lenses.
Mike
Dec 16, 2020 21:24:04 #
ksmmike wrote:
Yes,
Read the description. I wouldnt be selling them this cheap if they didnt need to be cleaned.
The 24mm lens alone in this condition if without haze is worth $850. But yes, they need to be cleaned.
Each one is about $100 to be cleaned up. I can send you the name of the guy who quoted me the price if you like.
He does clean Leica lenses.
Mike
Read the description. I wouldnt be selling them this cheap if they didnt need to be cleaned.
The 24mm lens alone in this condition if without haze is worth $850. But yes, they need to be cleaned.
Each one is about $100 to be cleaned up. I can send you the name of the guy who quoted me the price if you like.
He does clean Leica lenses.
Mike
Mike, So the the lens needs to be completely disassembled and each element cleaned not just the front and rear. Yes, let me verify what he will do for $100 on each lens.Thanks!
Dec 17, 2020 08:22:33 #
Sure,
This is who I spoke with. He also cleaned a couple of lenses and camera for someone I sold a couple of lenses to a few months ago. I dont know that they all have to be completely redone. Again, I'm not trying to hide anything, I honestly know you cant really see the mold unless you put it in the proper light and they should be cleaned. If its both elements or not, that I can't tell you. If no one wants them, then I will get them repaired myself and sell each piece individually but I prefer not to spend that much time doing it. I have beneficiaries who want the estate closed asap.
thanks
Mike
http://www.yyecamera.com/price_lens.html
This is who I spoke with. He also cleaned a couple of lenses and camera for someone I sold a couple of lenses to a few months ago. I dont know that they all have to be completely redone. Again, I'm not trying to hide anything, I honestly know you cant really see the mold unless you put it in the proper light and they should be cleaned. If its both elements or not, that I can't tell you. If no one wants them, then I will get them repaired myself and sell each piece individually but I prefer not to spend that much time doing it. I have beneficiaries who want the estate closed asap.
thanks
Mike
http://www.yyecamera.com/price_lens.html
Dec 17, 2020 15:40:03 #
ksmmike wrote:
Hello, br I have 3 Leica R mount lenses, an R5 fil... (show quote)
Mike, I got an estimate for the lenses but got a disappointing email to do a Clean, Lubricate and adjust on the RS.
Stan,
I do not work on this camera. From my knowledge, no one works on R bodies anymore.
Regards,
Youxin Ye
16 Fairview Road
Canton, MA 02021
U. S. A.
781-830-9141
www.yyecamera.com
So where do we go from here?
Dec 17, 2020 15:48:29 #
Dec 17, 2020 15:51:01 #
Actually, make an offer and I'll still send along the camera but it might in fact work fine.
I havent run a roll of film through it. It seems to work fine, but I cant guarantee it.
Mike
I havent run a roll of film through it. It seems to work fine, but I cant guarantee it.
Mike
Dec 17, 2020 15:51:18 #
ksmmike wrote:
Make me an offer for everything but the camera then.
The lenses without a camera don't work for me.
Dec 17, 2020 15:52:52 #
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