Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>In a message dated 1/19/00 11:18:32 AM, guybnt@idt.net writes: > >>if the above is true, i ask again, why go with leica when there are other >>well made, perfectly functional rangefinder cameras currently available? >>leica prices are certainly steep, as you say, but that hasn't kept us from >>buying leica cameras and lenses, overpriced though they may be. the fact >>that we are willing to put out a fair amount of cash for these items >>indicates - however much we complain about it - that to us they are indeed >>'worth it.' otherwise, why not go with voigtlander, cosina, contax, konica >>or whomever. > >Fair question. My answer is that for the USER the Leica is the best choice. >The first reason -- odd as this may sound -- is price. >...the costs are a little hard to justify. That >statement is not intended to criticize Leica. It's merely a recognition of >the realities of life. > >Bob (mama didn't raise a boy who cottons to $40 lens caps) McEowen > >Bob