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A Pricy Nikon Lens

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Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 13, 2014 at 12:19 PM
I saw this posted at another site and apparently it is on eBay and bids have pushed it over $15k already.... :eek:

Nikon 13mm

eBay Listing
Posted by Charlie VanTassel on October 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
My birthday is next week in case you are all wondering what to get me. :smile:
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 13, 2014 at 4:07 PM
As much as I like the idea, I like cash more...... :biggrin:

btw: Happy Birthday too...... :toast:
Posted by Paul DeCesare on October 13, 2014 at 7:21 PM
Up to $19.7K as of 16:45 MST and the reserve is still not met. One expensive lens. I'm assuming its field of view allows you to take a picture of the person standing behind you while waiting in line.
:biggrin:
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 13, 2014 at 8:08 PM
I'm assuming its field of view allows you to take a picture of the person standing behind you while waiting in line.

Good one, Paul...... :jump:

Yep, it has to be something special. Wide without distortion I understand, but these days most would just stitch themselves into 360 degrees of image if needed. :biggrin:
Posted by Eva McDermott on October 14, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Bidding on ebay, especially on camera and electronic equipment can get crazy. I've seen used lens sell for 50% more than what you could buy them for new at B&H. Who can explain the madness? I think it is called bidding frenzy.......
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Who can explain the madness? I think it is called bidding frenzy.......


Eva, I know what you mean. This thing is up to $24k and the reserve has not even been met yet. You've got to wonder what the person is trying to get for it at this point, and what the traffic will really bare. :confused: