Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Perhaps there is a language problem, but, I never said a used lenses is not satisfying, "A satisfying lens is priceless" which means be careful when buying a used lens because it is easy to be fckued. The fraud out there is tremendous. Chris At 11:23 AM 8/25/2005, you wrote: >Chris >Cannot agree about used lenses not being satisfying. Seven of my ten >Leica-compatible lenses have been bought used; and I had no problem except >with one that had a stiff ring and focused over infinity - and that was a >new one. The others are all fully satisfying for me. >Didier > >>After a few years of buying and using used Leica lenses my advice has >>become: >>Buy new whenever possible (the extra cost in each case has been worth >>while in the long run) Don't buy used unless you have an evaluation >>period (which includes running a few rolls and/or sending it to Sherry >>even if it "looks" good. Only buy used from original owners or experts >>like Sherry. So the brand isn't necessarily the most important issue >>regarding quality. And A satisfying lens is priceless. >> >>Chris > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Chris Saganich, Sr. Physicist Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York Presbyterian Hospital Ph. 212.746.6964 Fax. 212.746.4800 A0049