Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David Young wrote: > Hi all! > > I have a chance to purchase a (used) Focusing Bellows-R (cat #16860) and > the 100mm f4 Macro-Elmar s/n 22807xx (no focusing mount - focuses from > infinity to 1:1 on the bellows) for Cdn $675 (US$ 444). Condition appears > to be good, with noticable wear, but no signs of abuse. All seems to work > smoothly. Double cable release is not included. > > Qustions > > [a] Has anybody here used this combo. If so, how is it for ease of use, > results, etc. > > [b] is this a reasonable buy? A steal? Or overpriced? > > David, It does sound like a good deal. As long as the lens and bellows are in good optical and mechanical shape I would expect very good results. The cable release will make it convenient to use. The correct Leica part would be #16494 although others would probably work OK. I would say go for it. Regards, Colin