Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/09

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Subject: Re: Buying used M lenses advises
From: "Gary Todoroff" <datamaster@humboldt1.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 20:33:09 -0700

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> From: Ferdinand U. LuDo <fld@mozcom.com>

> 35mm lens
> 
> a.) 35/2.8 Summaronrf chr wetz (39) excellent $400.00
> b.) 35/3.5 Summaron chr (39) Like new $429.00, Excellent + $379.00
> c.) 40/2 M-Rokkor (40.5) Excellent + $179.00
> 

I had the 35/2.8 Summaron years ago and regretted that I traded it for
another lens. Mine was exceptionally sharp - even better than an old 35/2
Summicron, first version (but it appeared to have been in one sandstorm too
many - lots of fine scratches in the front element).

My newer 35/2 Summicron (4th version) is exceptional - resolution and color
are absolutely amazing. I probably use it more than any other lens on the
M6, but imagine the used price would be at least double the Summaron above.

Gary