Want to Buy WTB: Shen Hao PTB617 6x17

[Chance2]

I am looking for a Shen Hao PTB617 in mint-ish condition. I'm ready to buy using Pay Pal, or cash with pick-up in Charlotte, NC area.

Thanks for reading.

 

[jolimon]

I have a mint non folding shen hao 617..... just not using it much. I will be listing it at $1600US including shipping/insurance. I am in Canada and have bought and sold here and on large format photography.

 

[Chance2]

I have a mint non folding shen hao 617..... just not using it much. I will be listing it at $1600US including shipping/insurance. I am in Canada and have bought and sold here and on large format photography.

I really have my heart set on the folding model. But I will give your offer some serious thought and PM you if I should change my mind. Either way, I do appreciate the offer.

 

[LJH]

The non-folding is a heap easier to set up and put away. Why the fixation on the folding one?

 

[Chance2]

The non-folding is a heap easier to set up and put away. Why the fixation on the folding one?

I'm strictly thinking travel. I'm only going off the manufacturer's published measurements of both models, so I could be wrong, but it seems to me like they could mean the difference between bringing one on-board a plane with me as a carry-on, or paying an extra $50+ and letting the baggage handlers do God knows what to it.

I've been made aware of some pros the TFC has though, and might end up going that route when it's all said and done. If you have either you want to part with let me know.

 

[LJH]

I've taken my non-folding on many of flights, both domestic and international. I use between 72mm and 305mm on mine. A typical carry-on travel kit is the camera/roll film back, dark cloth, filters, meter and 72/120/210/305mm kit. Easy.

It would be the same with the folding as well, so my suggestion would be to buy the cheapest that you can get and get good glass!

I'm off to Bali soon with 72/120/240mm kit.

 

[Chance2]

I've taken my non-folding on many of flights, both domestic and international. I use between 72mm and 305mm on mine. A typical carry-on travel kit is the camera/roll film back, dark cloth, filters, meter and 72/120/210/305mm kit. Easy.

It would be the same with the folding as well, so my suggestion would be to buy the cheapest that you can get and get good glass!

I'm off to Bali soon with 72/120/240mm kit.

That is a healthy kit! Your advice makes great sense. Thank you, and enjoy Bali.

 

[jolimon]

Nice kit.... I may regret selling mine... and love using the 120 nikkor lens as i have so much movement available. I have the 75 Nikkor but always admired the 72xl from afar.

 

[Chance2]

Still searching.