Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B.D. - I meant to add a ;-) smiley to my wisecrack. Forgive, please? Seth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Seth Rosner" <sethrosner@nycap.rr.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:00 PM Subject: Re: RE: [Leica] Elmar 50mm f2.8 thoughts/opinions > Phong, I'm with you and others on the format. Just an LTM 50/2,8 Elmar, no > "LUG Centennial Collector Edition" Not even a "B.D. Colen Golden > Anniversary" Edition!!!! Though that might sell out quickly. > > If I have to guess, I think we can make it in the $500-700 range for 200 > pieces. > > Seth LaK 9 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:25 PM > Subject: RE: RE: [Leica] Elmar 50mm f2.8 thoughts/opinions > > >> Hi Seth, >> >> It would be great if you could help make this happen. >> I must caution though that my personal interest in >> the project is to obtain a "normal" production; >> and am against any embellishment that might drive >> up the cost. While some of the LHSA (of which >> I am a former member) editions have great features, >> I have always been turned off by the higher prices due >> to special engravings, finish, presentation box, etc. >> >> I can certainly gather names of interested LUGGERs. >> I don't see that as a problem. What we do need though >> is an estimate of the price. My guess is that we would not >> have any problem at all to find say 200 buyers at $500-$700 >> per lens. At $1500, say, we will certainly face some >> challenges. >> >> Cheers, >> >> - Phong >> >> >> >> Seth Rosner wrote: >>> Gentlepersons! I just opened my computter and saw the heavy interest in >>> a >>> new production run of an LTM 50/2,8 Elmar. I take my friends on this >>> list >>> seriously and if you are indeed serious and not just jerking your own >>> chains, I would be very glad to call Roger Horn, President of >>> Leica Camera >>> USA, Monday to inquire about the feasibility of producing a >>> limited run of >>> this lens. Don't want to circumvent Roger who has become a friend >>> so after I >>> speak with him, I can also call Stefan Daniel in Solms who is Leica's >>> product manager to discuss this project. >>> >>> I have no idea what the numbers requirements would be or the >>> possible cost >>> but I am certain that we can find out. >>> >>> Some of you know that last October I got tossed into the inferno >>> of LHSA and >>> was elected president. If the executive committee does not nix >>> the idea, I'd >>> be glad to do a broadcast email to those LHSA members who are on the >>> internet to tell them of the LUG's interest in a special run and ask >>> interested LHSA members to let us know. >>> >>> Does someone else have the time to collect and collate names of >>> seriously >>> interested LUGGERS so we have an accurate list? >>> >>> Seth >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >