Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been told about $325...Which is really outrageous for a piece of plastic junk... - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Lee, Ken Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 4:18 PM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] Nikon v Leica BD What is the price of the Leica version in the US of A? I bought the Leica viewfinder with my 21 and the price was $250 Canadian. At today's exchange rate that works out to $168.35US. Ken > -----Original Message----- > From: B. D. Colen [SMTP:bdcolen@earthlink.net] > Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 7:28 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: RE: [Leica] Nikon v Leica > > Dr. Blacktape Wades In.. > > I got the AIS mechanical version of the 85 1.4 and it is rock solid...yes, > built like a Nikkor manual focus, not a Leica lens, but that's a > given...Nothing to report yet on results.... > > (And, by the way, my choice was not dictated by some belief in the > superiority of the lens - although it has a legendary reputation - but by > having to make cost compromises, and by the fact that I find I prefer a > reflex over a rangefinder for longer than "normal" lenses - and can't > afford > to start building an R6.2 system at the moment.... > > ALSO..KOBOLUX.... > > Got a 21 finder to use with my new 21 ASPH...No one warned me it's a > chrome > orange juice can!...Is there an alternative that's in the same $200 price > range but more reasonably sized - and with better bright lines? The > Kobolux > is BRIGHT, but the finder lines are virtually invisible! > > > >