Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 05 September 2001, "Mārtiņš Zelmenis" wrote: > > Dear LUGgers, > > I'd like to get your advice on older Leicaflex/lens prices/quality > (as this involves money although I'm not selling anything, I probably can > wait till Fridy for answers - or receive them privately! ;-) ) - > > I got an offer to buy a set consisting of: > > Black Leicalflex SL (No. 137xxxx - if I got it right), shows little wear; > might be an EX; meter seems operational; cloth shutter hasn't been used a > while, so there's a roller mark on it; > > As far as I understand, these are 2-cam lenses that go with it: > > Elmarit 2.8/180 - good condition (EX+) > > Summicron 2/50 - lens barrel shows visible signs of wear > > Summicron 2/90 - diaphragm doesn't operate properly; sticks halfway; needs > repair > > Summicron 2/35 - lens barrel shows slight signs of wear > > > Glass seems good, no obvious cleaning marks (But then I feel I have to get > me _glasses_ ! ;-( ) > > Asking price is USD 3110 (Currently this sum is not available to me) > > 1) What might it cost to convert/+ repair them for use with my R7? A 3-cam conversion may be about $100 per lens. Independant repair technicians will charge less than Leica will. > (Suggestions . . . I understand I have to contact some L~ dealer, but > there's no-one in my vicinity) > 2) Is it a good deal? I.e., s the price good (for these old type lenses - > including conversion price)? No, I'd say the package is over-priced by at least USD 1,000 > I understand, if converted, the lenses remain fully compatible with the SL? Yes. A 3-cam or 3-cam converted lens is the most universal R lens. > 3) I've got a nice 90/2.8 for my R7; does it make sense to invest in that > dubious 90/2, even if it's smaller - what could it's optical qualities be, > if it regains operationability? > The 90 Elmarit-R, old or new version, is regarded as an outstanding lens. The 90 Summicron-R is also a very fine lens but the only advantages it has over the Elmarit-R are the compact size (vs. the older Elmarit-R) and f/2.0. Otherwise the Elmarit-R's optical qualities are superior to the Summicron-R 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/