Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Fri, 10 August 2001, "C & C Property" wrote: > > Hi folks, > > I have a Summicron-R 50mm f/2 which is surplus to requirements. It has > never been used except when mounted onto a camera once to ensure it works. > > I would like to trade this in for the 19/2.8 or 180/2.8 APO - considering > these optics cost upwards of £2,000, would it not be reasonable to ask > somewhere close to the 50mm's new value? What is other LUGgers' experience > when doing this? > > Any advice appreciated, > > Simon Coates As fine a lens as it is, the unfortunate fact is that there's far more supply than demand for this lens on the used market. If you're trading with a dealer you should expect about half of what you'd get selling the lens yourself. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/