Fujica G690 (BL) Lenses - Sources?

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rpsawin

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Hi all,

A friend of mine just picked up this beast and is interested in picking up a wa lens or two. I have no idea, other than the obvious, where to direct him to as a source. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Bob
 

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Good luck. I had one of those cameras and never could find the lenses at a reasonable price. But that was close to ten years ago and maybe prices have dropped since then. It's a great camera even with just the standard lens. wish I hadn't sold mine.
 

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I just want to add to Dan's post that Keh is also a potential source for these rare but much desirable lenses, although they have none for sale right now.

It is better to check foreign auction sites, as the Fuji MF cameras were rather popular in Europe, Australia and of course in Japan (Yahoo auctions for Japan). Don't forget that if you make a search from US eBay by selecting "Location: Worldwide", you won't get any hits from foreign eBay sites if you include the category (e.g. Cameras & Photo >Film Cameras > Medium Format > Other Medium Format), as foreign eBay sites will have different category names.

As usual on these auction sites, it is usually much cheaper to buy a whole lot including a camera body and some lenses than to buy individual lenses, even if you are interested in only one lens. As these cameras and lenses are very much in demand, it won't be difficult to resell the items you are not interested in. Last week, a Fujica G690 BL with a 65mm wide angle sold for $431.99, which is less than the price of the lens alone on Keh. The camera body will go for $300 at least if the buyer doesn't want to keep it.

Apart from the normal 3.5/100mm lens, the easiest lens to locate is the 8/65mm; then come the 5.6/180mm, the Auto-Exposure 3.5/100mm, the 5.6/65mm and the 5.6/150mm; the rarest of all being the superb 5.6/50mm superwide. Expect to pay $300 to $1000 per lens, depending on the condition and scarcity.

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Sebastien
 

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the 6x9 with 50 would be a sweat combo. How is the quality of the lenses and bodies?
 
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Thanks to all...

I appreciate the responses and they confirm what I thought about availability. I guess a periodic search of KEH or e-bay is his best course.

Bob
 

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the 6x9 with 50 would be a sweat combo. How is the quality of the lenses and bodies?

It sure is a very nice combo. The most usable super-wide in 6x9 IMHO and image quality is second to none. Too bad the lens so difficult to find. Check this thread:
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For fear of reviving an old thread. I'm looking for a 50mm f5.6 or the 65mm f5.6 (unless the f8 is cheap as chips), are there any sources besides endless searches on The Auction Site.
And what prices are people giving for the lenses now?
Information here or in conversations would be greatly appreciated.
 

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For fear of reviving an old thread. I'm looking for a 50mm f5.6 or the 65mm f5.6 (unless the f8 is cheap as chips), are there any sources besides endless searches on The Auction Site.
And what prices are people giving for the lenses now?
Information here or in conversations would be greatly appreciated.

KEH sometimes has lenses for this camera. Dont know about now. You have to check each day because they dont last long.
 

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KEH sometimes has lenses for this camera. Dont know about now. You have to check each day because they dont last long.
Thanks. I'm on "notify" with them.
I dig KEH for the most part. They often underpromise and overdeliver, the one area that bugs is when they list "bargain/ugly" but rarely will look at the individual piece for information. They've claimed to have them housed off site from their location. I never know if they're just dumping a piece that hasn't sold or it's truly a junker - especially if they're listing it also on the auction site.

I've communicated with two sellers of the 50mm. They seem reluctant to part with them and so have set a high price. Many don't even have the viewfinder (I can use one of the multi's I have). Any price points on
50mm?
65mm f5.6?
150mm?
185mm?
 
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moto-uno

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A short while ago Dante Stella had a 50 mm lens for sale on the Rangefinderforum. Not
Cheap and let's be honest , they never will be ! I had a GL with the 65 f5.6 , 100 ae and the large, but lovely 180. None were cheap and it took almost 2 years to get them! You haven't chosen the easiest medium format kit to acquire.
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Thanks Peter. I know about that. I bought the GL after owning and loving my GX680. When the GX was new(er) the bits were available but not at my student budget. I'm still amazed at the price drop. If you can handle the shear, dumb bulk of the thing.... pricewise I find it hard to better the glass and images created with it. I've stated something before about this - it's a hammer that fits my hand well.
It's been with that in mind - dropping the bulk, loving the Fuji glass - that's put me on this hunt. I know I'm leaving the EBC coating behind (ouch!) but I'm hoping to give it a go.
Thanks again for the reply.
 

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The ae 100 has the ebc coatings if that's important. If I hadn't decided
To just project my slides I'd of certainly kept the kit . Peter
 
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