grantgoodes wrote: Ross Martin wrote:
Hey y’all, am I crazy for considering dropping $650 on a new in box (old stock) never used AI-S 105mm f/2.5?? Used copies in mint condition are going for $400-450. It’s tempting to me to go all in and have the new one. This focal length would fit nicely for me in a 28/55/105 AI-S trio.
Personally I would seriously consider it. The only Nikkor I bought new was my AiS 24/2, and if there's another one I wish I'd had NIB it would be the 105/2.5: It would be totally worth it if it's a late-serial number SIC-coated version (higher than 1043xxx) as they go for a premium to begin with.
Thanks for that info. I’m also looking at a mint copy for about $450 taxed/delivered, s/n 1048602. The new old stock is s/n 998774.
grantgoodes wrote: Ross Martin wrote:
Hey y’all, am I crazy for considering dropping $650 on a new in box (old stock) never used AI-S 105mm f/2.5?? Used copies in mint condition are going for $400-450. It’s tempting to me to go all in and have the new one. This focal length would fit nicely for me in a 28/55/105 AI-S trio.
Personally I would seriously consider it. The only Nikkor I bought new was my AiS 24/2, and if there's another one I wish I'd had NIB it would be the 105/2.5: It would be totally worth it if it's a late-serial number SIC-coated version (higher than 1043xxx) as they go for a premium to begin with.
Thanks for that info. I’m also looking at a mint copy for about $450 taxed/delivered, s/n 1048602.
Dec 17, 2024 at 04:07 PM
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