Ducati Sogno, Simplex & lenses for sale or trade

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This Eltor 40mm Sogno lens is in about EX+++ condition at the moment, but after a CLA it should be M-, SN-20579. It is OK for use as is, all operates well but the glass could use a pro cleaning as there are some spots and dust on the internal elements. This is the early "Tall" version, which is even rarer than the later "Short" version, without caps. It would make a great addition to any collection as is or even better when/if CLA'd. Buy it now for a lower price and do it yourself, or wait until we can get it done and pay more :-)

Price: $2600

This Simplex S/N 13347 below is in good working condition and useable camera as is but will probably need a CLA someday for extended use. We will include a film cassette as well. A very nice example in about M-/EX+++ condition.

Price: $390

This Sogno with serial number 01154 with its' Vitor Lens. It has been lightly CLA'd by a friend in Italy, including a new curtain. A nice useable camera, in about EX+++ condition. We noted that the shutter button is a bit sticky compared to some but its working. We will include a film cassette as well.

Price: $950

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This Luxtor 40mm Sogno lens is in about EX+++ condition at the moment, but after a CLA it should be M-, SN-34417. It is currently not useable, the focusing ring is loose and the glass needs a pro cleaning as there are some spots and dust on the internal elements. This is the later Red SN version, without caps. It would make a great addition to any collection after it is CLA'd. Buy it now for a lower price and do it yourself, or wait until we can get it done and pay more, quite a bit more :-)

Price: $3200

This Sogno is an early "Per Collaboratore" version with the vulcanite type grip and serial number 01647 with its' Vitor Lens. It has been fully CLA'd by Ferro in Italy. A very collectable and useable camera, in about M-/EX+++ condition. We will include a film cassette as well.

Price: $1250

Some of our Duplicate Lenses follow here:

Ducati Sogno & Simplex cameras, lenses, and accessories that we have, want, or are willing to part with are here on this page. We have been collecting for quite a while and have more than we need in some cases, and some things that we are still searching for.

This is the Albada Sports Finder code OR 2404.2 for use with the Luxtor or Eltor 40mm, Lator 60mm, or Teletor 120mm Sogno lenses. It is in about EX+ condition. This is the last version with all of the framelines but unfortunately also with the thinnest metal connecting frame. They are subject to breaking if dropped or subjected to impacts (such as clanging around in a bag with other heavy lenses)

This one has suffered major breakage in the past and was glued back together by the previous owner. It is working (The Albada framelines are fine) but I'd recommend this one for a tinkerer/photographer, not a collector. The low price reflects the damage. The rather beat-up original box is included.

Price: $175

This Dugon 19mm Sogno lens is in near Mint condition, M-, SN-33472. This is the later Red SN version, without caps. It would make a great addition to any collection and is perfect for use.

Price: $1800

Some of our other Duplicates follow here:

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DUCATI - Our Collection & Duplicates for Sale or Trade

We have a variety of Ducati Sogno & Simplex Cameras and accessories for Sale or Trade.
Please have a look at some of them in the photos below (click photos for larger view). Please contact us if you need additional photos or have any questions.

This Sogno is a later-range version with serial number 04067 together with its' Vitor Lens. This camera has a bit of history... first, it is only about EX++ grade cosmetically and so not high on the collectability scale. Second, we had tried to have this camera CLA'd twice in Italy but both experienced guys gave up on the rangefinder. Finally I sent it to the master Radu in the USA. He completed the CLA of the camera and lens, with new shutter curtain, but while he could indeed re-make the rangefinder, the cost was just not worth it, more than the camera is worth. He did also get the rangefinder image very faintly visible, with good eyesight. So now it is basically a "Scale Focusing" camera, similar to the Simplex but it can also take the variety of lenses of the Sogno. I plan on shooting a roll or 2 someday soon with it to check the results. The kicker is that with Radu's CLA, it is the smoothest operating of any of the Sogno's we own, a dream to use, so if my test shots come out as well as expected I may just decide to keep it.

As always, we will include a film cassette as well.

Price: $850

This Dugon 19mm Sogno lens is in about M-/EX+++ condition, SN-34606. This is the later Red SN version, with front cap and original red box with correct serial number tag. It would make a great addition to any collection and is perfect for use.

Price: $2150

This Lator 60mm Sogno lens is in about EX+++ or better, SN-05238. This is the later Heavy version (375gr) from the second production run, without caps. It has been fully CLA'd by the master Radu and is smooth as silk. It would make a great addition to any collection and is perfect for use.

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This is the Wide Finder code OR 2403.1 for use with both the Dugon 19mm and Argon 28mm Sogno lenses. It is in about M-/EX+++ condition. This is the later version with the Black painted front element.

Price: $375

We have pretty much completed our Sogno Collection, including every known lens variation. There are many accessories out there that we don't own, but we've found that while many of them are interesting as collectors items, most would never be used by us so we don't feel the need to own them all. We are still looking for an Omaggio Sogno, and also one of the early types (Variant 1, SN-00200 or lower) not to mention any Prototypes such as the slow speed model. Thank you!

Lastly, we have decided to part with our second Fitor Lens, SN-02828. Having the only two known of them is nice, but there may be somebody else out there that feels the need to have one, and we aren't greedy. There was a third one mentioned by a guy who fancies himself as a collector who said he saw one 30 years ago, and just happened to remember the serial number (coincidentally falling in between our two) but since he had no photo, nor could remember any details of where, we disregarded this as 'mis-information' at best. It has also been CLA'd by Ferro.

We would much prefer a trade for some other unique item but would consider any other realistic offer. (we are still searching for an Omaggio, for example) There is no hurry...

Price: For Trade or To be determined, or Make an Offer

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This is a later range Sogno with serial number 07505 with its' Vitor Lens. As it is still in working condition we have not yet had it CLA'd, but for anyone planning on using it often it should be. The slower speeds, 50 and less are working, but not perfectly. The higher speeds seem fine. Cosmetically it is a beauty, about M- so it would look great as part of any collection. We will include a film cassette as well.

Price: $925

And of course we have a fairly large selection of accessories for the Sogno and its lenses, including difficult to find items such as:

Small and Medium Film Loaders (special price for camera/lens buyers)
Film Cassettes (special price for camera/lens buyers)
Wide selection of Filters for any of the Sogno's Lenses
A few Camera Cases
Some spare Lens Hoods
A couple of extra "Esposimetro" (Depth of Field calculator)
Original Manuals (In Italian) See our dedicated page for the English Manual

This Sogno is a mid-range "Per Collaboratore" version with the normal leather type grip and serial number 03138 with its' Vitor Lens. It has been fully CLA'd by Ferro in Italy. A very collectable and useable camera in about M- condition, a beauty that is running smoothly. We will include a film cassette as well.

Price: $1350

Note: All of the above Sogno cameras have the Vitor 3.5 lens attached. Should you require the 2.8 Vitor we can swap out the 3.5 for for an additional $100 for any of these cameras. While supply lasts, we only have two extra 2.8's.