Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] practical question - or should it be saved for Friday?
From: Mike Quinn <mlquinn@san.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 14:11:44 -0700

Mārtiņš Zelmenis wrote:

> 1) What might it cost to convert/+ repair them for use with my R7?
About $150-$200 each: Any Leica repairperson.
> (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 understand, if converted, the lenses remain fully compatible with the SL?
Yes.

> 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?
Not unless you feel a need for the f2 stop.