For Sale 210mm f5.6 Caltar II-N

r-brian · Aug 12, 2012

Selling off my 4x5 outfit. (See my Wista ad.)

210mm f5.6 Caltar II-N in a Copal 1 (same as a Rodenstock). Lens is in excellent condition, glass is clean, shutter functions perfectly, front and rear caps.

Asking $200 plus shipping without board. $15 for board. PayPal accepted.

Thanks, Brian

r-brian · Aug 14, 2012

Bump. Doesn't seem to be much interest in LF stuff right now.

SkipA · Aug 14, 2012

I don't see how you can conclude that in only two days. Many expensive items tend to take longer to sell than film and supplies and less expensive gear. Most 4x5 shooters probably already have lenses in the focal lengths you are selling (90, 135, 150, 210), so there's no reason to expect them to sell fast.

r-brian · Aug 14, 2012

SkipA said:
I don't see how you can conclude that in only two days. Many expensive items tend to take longer to sell than film and supplies and less expensive gear. Most 4x5 shooters probably already have lenses in the focal lengths you are selling (90, 135, 150, 210), so there's no reason to expect them to sell fast.

Because there is a fair amount of LF equipment for sale here and on other sites that's not selling.

SkipA · Aug 14, 2012

I've seen this on other sites. I suspect there is some seasonality at play. My theory is that it's summer, and people are busy taking their vacations and using the equipment they already have.

That, and the economy sucks.

BrianShaw · Aug 14, 2012

Change the title -- add "Rare", "Mint" and "L@@K".

E. von Hoegh · Aug 14, 2012

Don't forget "Vintage"

r-brian · Aug 22, 2012

Bump it up one more time.

MonkeyBrain · Aug 22, 2012

hi, almost certainly wouldnt be able to afford this once shipping added on, but a couple of questions:

(1) will it work on a graflex crown graphic 4x5?

(2) if so, will the camera still be able to close with the lens on?

(3) does the shutter allow electronic flash (X) sync?

thanks

r-brian · Aug 22, 2012

SOLD

MonkeyBrain

(1) yes it should work just fine on a crown graphic
(2) no, I don't think the camera will close with it on
(3) yes it's a modern shutter with X synch.

Brian

MonkeyBrain · Aug 22, 2012

thanks.

good to know for the future, even if you've already sold this one (though feel free to PM me if that doesnt work out).

totally off topic, but can anyone recommend a similar focal length lens (or slightly shorter...180mm) that WILL allow a graflex to close? preferably nice and fast like this one.

For Sale 210mm f5.6 Caltar II-N

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