Wolfgang Theissen wrote:
>For collectors: What would be a reasonable price for a FTL with a 50/1.8
>lens? The one I saw costs 150 EUR.
As usual with collectors, the price of any collectible depends on the
following three factors: condition, condition, and condition! :-) :-)
A near-mint FTL body with the original ERC case and I/B could easily
fetch US$200-250. A clean 50/f1.8 may add $25-40. Other FTL Zuikos
in minty condition, with original front/back FTL lens caps (different
from OM caps!) and in original hardcases, will fetch approx. as much
as their OM counterparts, plus a "scarcity premium" on the harder to
find 28/f3.5 and 200/f4. Of course, all IMHO and experience.
150 EUR seems to be a pretty good deal if the camera is in good shape.
Two important functions to check when buying: (a) meter accuracy; and
(b) aperture coupling lever on the bottom of the lens mount. The former
may be off as much as 2-3 stops, whereas the latter often sticks due
to dirt/dry lubricant/weakened recoil spring.
Good luck,
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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