There’s a Nikon 2000mm f/11 on eBay, Complete with a Lens Cap and Carrying Case
If you’ve been dying to get your own copy of the super rare Nikon Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 mirror lens, here’s a prime opportunity to snag one: a copy of the lens has appeared on eBay, complete with a leather “lens cap” and a nice aluminum case for transporting the beast. The buy it now price is a cool $32,777.
This Nikon 2000mm lens is the longest (~2 feet) and heaviest (~38.5 pounds) Nikon lens ever to appear for 35mm photography. $32K seems like a lot (well, it is), but the market for these lenses can be pretty unpredictable. One was being sold on eBay for around $20K back in 2010. The next year, a copy was sold for around $95,000 at a charity auction.
Perhaps influenced by the record sale, a completely broken and beat up copy was listed for around $25,000 a couple of years later. In light of these sales, $32K seems like a pretty reasonable asking price for a nice copy that comes with a case.
In case you’re wondering, this is what it looks like when you mount a 35mm SLR camera to this particular lens (you’d surely attract strange looks if you brought it onto the street):
Here are some photos that offer a closer look at this rare piece of equipment, courtesy of Breguet Camera:
Rare Nikon Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 Mirror lens [eBay via The Digital Picture]
Image credits: Photographs by Breguet Camera
