How much is Rodenstock Sinaron S 150mm and 210mm worth?

guphotography · Dec 9, 2011

Dear all,

As I venture into the world of large format photography, I am here to seek your advice.

I have come across a complete set up but no idea how much I should offer to make it reasonable in today's market.

It's a Sinar F1 kit with magnifying hood, and 3 lenses.

135mm Calumet Caltar S (made in Germany)
150mm Rodenstock Sinaron S
210mm Rodenstock Sinaron S

I was told they are all in perfect conditions, and I'm going over to see the kit tomorrow, with the hope that I could make a deal.

Can anyone advise on their current market worth?

Many thanks!

Gu

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Mustafa Umut Sarac · Dec 9, 2011

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=sironar&_sacat=See-All-Categories

guphotography · Dec 9, 2011

Thanks for the link, but I never rely on eBay due to price fluctuation being too wide, KEH doesn't have any that I'd like to know, either.

Barry S · Dec 9, 2011

A rough estimate would be;

$350-$400 for the F1 with hood (if it's the reflex)
$200-$250 for each of the three lenses

I'd offer $1000 maximum only if there were a bunch of extra goodies included--rails, bag bellows, nice case, holders, film, etc. Maybe start with an offer of 500 pounds and see what happens.

Ian Grant · Dec 9, 2011

Welcome to APUG.

UK prices are significantly higher than the US, and there's even more fluctuation. Best way to buy lenses is subscribe here and place wanted adverts. One downside to buying from the US is you may end up paying Import Duty and VAT on the lenses and the postage that can add over 25%.

At the moment you should be able to get any of those lenses or equivalent for somewhere around £150 each.

The 135mm Caltar S is a Rodenstock Sironar, the later S II is a Symmar S, £150 or less is a fair price (I can get one for that right now).

The Sinarons are also Sironars (unless that's your typo ), they are all excellent lenses.

So if these are selling in a complete kit I'd expect to pay little bit less, with a Sinar F1 and roll film back, case, reflex viewer I'd say that £640 would be a very fair price, particularly if there's a set of bag bellows etc as well

Ian

guphotography · Dec 9, 2011

Thank you for the informative reply, Ian.

I will double check tomorrow to see which version they are, hopefully it was my typo

Exciting times!

Mustafa Umut Sarac · Dec 9, 2011

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Ian Grant · Dec 9, 2011

Sinar selected lenses are Sinaron's so it's not a typo. See if they are Multi-Coated, I've PM'ed you.

Ian

Mustafa Umut Sarac · Dec 9, 2011

you can check pm from upper right in notifications. Ian pm ed you.

guphotography · Dec 9, 2011

Thank you, Ian.

PM replied

Ian Grant said:
Sinar selected lenses are Sinaron's so it's not a typo. See if they are Multi-Coated, I've PM'ed you.

Ian

Ian Grant · Dec 10, 2011

Can we assume it's now yours ?

Ian

2F/2F · Dec 10, 2011

Based on what I've seen sell, and what I've got myself, I'd value that kit at $700, or perhaps $800 at the max if there are lots of accessories included (bag bellows, film holders, loupe, dark cloth, case, etc.). However, that is L.A., CA, U.S.A. Things may be different in the U.K. It is all extremely nice equipment, but none of it has much monetary value any more.

Ian Grant · Dec 10, 2011

In the UK the lenses alone could be sold for around £450, the camera over £150 possibly £200-300, then add in the roll film back £80-£100, the bag bellows over a £100, the magnifying viewer £120, then there was the case and another Sinar item not clearly shown in the listing.

If the kit was split up the seller could easily get £1000 for the items, so when you look at it that way £640 is a reasonable discount for a complete set up provided it was in reasonably good condition.

Now one APUG member in the UK sells Sinar F1's for over £400. similar lenses for over £250 each for the 135mm &150mm, around £400 the 210mm, £140 for the bag bellows, 3150 for the roll film back and over £200 for the viewer, without a case that's over £1790 !!!!!!!!

Ian

guphotography · Dec 11, 2011

Hi Ian,

Sorry for the late reply, I am now indeed a proud owner of a 4x5 camera ))

I've been spending the weekend dusting everything, hopefully I can have a day out with it once the grey Manchester sky has mercy on me.

Gu

How much is Rodenstock Sinaron S 150mm and 210mm worth?

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