Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Many of you read my post some days ago about the Leicaflex SL and what a rugged and reliable mechanical camera it is.........Well, I couldn't resist the temptation any more! I have just bought a black chrome Leicaflex SL in excellent condition. The seller will mail it to me next week. Now I have to get some lenses for this beauty! If I remember correctly, this camera can use both 2-cam and 3-cam lenses, but not R-cam-only and the new ROM lenses. Should I buy the somewhat cheaper 2-cam lenses, or buy 3-cam lenses which can be used on this camera and also on the R 3/4/5/6/7/8 cameras? I don't own any one of the R cameras at present, but the R6.2 or R8 is a possibility in the not too distant future! Is there a significant difference in quality between 2-cam and 3-cam lenses? I would appreciate any advice and suggestions from you folks! Thanks! Muhammad Chishty P.S. I know that a camera as old as the SL will need CLA soon. Any recommendations as to where I should send it? And how much will it cost? ************************ Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance Graham School of Management Saint Xavier University 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60655, USA