Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've had my eye on that one also, but really want a new-ish Summicron 28. Sherry prices her items well and will explain in detail any issues. As a mechanic she is particular about quality. CS At 11:42 AM 8/25/2005, you wrote: >Funny you should mention Sherry- she's got one, and I'm considering it. > >Thanks for the words of wisdom. I really liked the looks out of the >28 on the G2- and was hoping that the New Zeiss lenses would have a >similar look to 'em. > >JD >On Aug 25, 2005, at 11:06 AM, Chris Saganich wrote: > >>Jeff, >> >>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 >> >>BTW I'm in the same boat looking for a newer 28mm. I'm reaching >>for the 28/2, see how close I get! > >_______________________________________________ >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