How much for a used Nikkor M 300mm?

[wildbill]

<div class="bbWrapper">How much should i expect to pay for a mint condition 300mm M?</div>

 

[Nick Zentena]

<div class="bbWrapper">When I was looking. Reputable dealers seemed to want around $500. But they always seemed to sell before I could grab them. I gave up and bought a big old Fuji instead for less money. <br /> <br /> How much is fair depends on the seller. At least to me. I&#039;d pay more from somebody with a storefront that will provide a warranty.</div>

 

[Dave Wooten]

<div class="bbWrapper">I think the View Camera Store has them in stock.....I bought one from them new less than 700....600 something....it does cover my 7 x 17 and 8 x 10 and is a nice small size even for 4 x 5...one of my favorites.</div>

 

[Dave Wooten]

<div class="bbWrapper">674.95 View Camera store<br /> <br /> 625.00 Badger Graphics</div>

 

[scootermm]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Dave Wooten" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> Dave Wooten said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I think the View Camera Store has them in stock.....I bought one from them new less than 700....600 something....it does cover my 7 x 17 and 8 x 10 and is a nice small size even for 4 x 5...one of my favorites. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> wow dave.... thats interesting to hear. I have a 300mm Nikkor W f5.6 that I use as my only lens for my 8x10. if the 300mm M covers your 7x17 (and the published IC is so much smaller than the min for 7x17) then I should be trying my W on my 7x17 as well. <br /> <br /> interesting. anyone have any insight into this? (this is not meant to thread hijack.... so I apologize if I have)</div>

 

[Steve Hamley]

<div class="bbWrapper">BTW, The Nikkor 200M will cover 8x10. But at f/22 it goes to mush right where Nikon says it will though - about the 5x7 mark.<br /> <br /> Steve</div>

 

[Colin Graham]

<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;ve seen the &#039;mint&#039; used ones on Ebay go for more than Badger sells them for new. Never quite understood that.</div>

 

[Nick Zentena]

<div class="bbWrapper">Insanity mixed with ignorance :rolleyes: When I was looking I saw a few in less then mint shape go for pretty close to the new price. At the same time the buyer could have gotten the lens for 20% less from KEH or Mpex.</div>

 

[sanking]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="scootermm" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> scootermm said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> wow dave.... thats interesting to hear. I have a 300mm Nikkor W f5.6 that I use as my only lens for my 8x10. if the 300mm M covers your 7x17 (and the published IC is so much smaller than the min for 7x17) then I should be trying my W on my 7x17 as well. <br /> <br /> interesting. anyone have any insight into this? (this is not meant to thread hijack.... so I apologize if I have) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> In response to the original question, I paid less than $500 at Midwest for a used, but in 9+ condition, 300mm Nikkor M, which I use on the 5X7 format. It is very sharp and contrasty and a great medium focal length lens for this format.<br /> <br /> The 300mm Nikkor M will cover 7X17 (just) with decent enough performance for contact printing, but for this format you would be much better off with the 305mm G-Claron, which covers with a couple of inches or more of movement. <br /> <br /> For very inexpensive 7X17 coverage you might also look for an 305m f/9 Agfa-Gevaert Super-Integon S. This process lens will cover up to 8X20, with no movements.<br /> <br /> Sandy</div>

 

[Donsta]

<div class="bbWrapper">I just sold a mint condition 300mm M to a fellow APUGer for $500 shipped. I think that&#039;s a reasonable price for buyer and seller (I bought a 305mm G Claron to use on 7X17 - the Nikkor is very soft on the corners on 7X17).</div>