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I got something special at the show in Tokyo |
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japancamerahunter is offline
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I got something special at the show in Tokyo
The outstandingly amazing 6mm Nikkor f/2.8. How's about that for a selfie?
Come and check out the story of it all here.  |
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congratulations........ great story
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Great story....
The early bird catches the worm!
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wow - great story - congratulations!
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sweet......good for you.....and thanks for the story.....
cheer, michael
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I remember marveling at that lens back in the day.  Thanks for the adventure
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I can't imagine what the finders fee would be for this. congrats!
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Wise decision not to take the lens out for some crowd shots in Shinjuku. Can you imagine the joy in the heart of the first pigeon to spot that beautiful expanse of pristine glass?  |
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Remarkable lens and story, but what is even more remarkable is that
- A lens cap was available as an accessory
- A tele-converter was made for this lens
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Nice light tent!  |
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Amazing story!
Now somebody's going to ask in another thread when can Cosina Voigtlander make one for under $500 ?
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Good story - and shows the lengths you have to go to get some of these rare and exotic lenses!
John
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so all the excitement was already over when i arrived
10:10 am and it was already jam packed full of early birds not in the hunt for the 6mm.
it was totally awesome for the organizers to give you proper respect (being first in line even if somebody butted in). kudos to them and to all your efforts.
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Originally Posted by rommelgc
it was totally awesome for the organizers to give you proper respect (being first in line even if somebody butted in). kudos to them and to all your efforts.
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Nice way for some Japanese in the photography industry to express their disappointment with Olympus' heavy-handed culturalist approach, too.
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Great story mate and congratulations. I wonder how many of these were ever made and what it cost in its day? Would love to see some shots from it.
All the best, Alan.
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Glad you got what you needed. The standing ovation would have made me feel silly though.  |
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Quote:
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Glad you got what you needed. The standing ovation would have made me feel silly though. |
I must admit, I did feel a bit daft, but I was so tired I didn't care. I just wanted the lens |
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... but I was so tired I didn't care. I just wanted the lens |
That should help your rep as a go to guy for equipment. That's awesome. |
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Quote:
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Remarkable lens and story, but what is even more remarkable is that
- A lens cap was available as an accessory
- A tele-converter was made for this lens
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I can see the lens cap as an accessory because if you lose one, you will want another, fast. But a tele-converter? I don't get that for sure.
But great catch, and kudos on your perserverance, and the respect shown you. It says a lot about you and your reputation.
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Originally Posted by oftheherd
But a tele-converter? I don't get that for sure.
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Perhaps to convert the lens from a 6mm fisheye that doesn't cover the full frame to a 12mm fisheye that does?! |
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Congrats!!
I wish you the same success for the next big deals.
Cheers, Jan
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Roland Vink's excellent website has recorded serial numbers for this lens from 629004 to a high of 629435, so there's very likely less than 500 of these in Ai-S mount in existence.
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html |
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Wow what a great story, I enjoyed the read immensely.
Didn't one of these 6mm f2.8 lenses recently sell at Grays of Westminster in the U.K. for £100,000 ?
What a find!
Regards,
Simon
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Wow didnt know this thing was that expensive. My father (ex camera store owner) has one of these in his collection. He may even have the case for it somewhere.
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I remember visiting the Nikon House in NYC many years ago, and they had one of these on display. It was inside a display case, with a hole in it and a camera attached (at the time, probably an F3, since that was the top of the line then) that you could go up to and look through the viewfinder. Everyone who looked through stuck their arms straight out, or even just a bit behind, to be able to wave at themselves. Congrats on getting one!
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