Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"goggles" referring to the lenses which attach to the taking lens and cover and correct the viewfinder with certain Leica lenses <http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachments/a/126702- leica-135mm-f2-8-elmarit-goggles-135mm2425414_1.jpg> <http://kuglin.net/ebay/Galleries/50MM_F2_DR/index.htm> Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Mar 18, 2009, at 2:09 PM, Gary Dalton wrote: > > Someone please help me with the "term" goggles... Filters? > > I must have missed its meaning in an earlier email... > >> From: imagist3 at mac.com >> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:34:36 -0500 >> To: lug at leica-users.org >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron >> >> Good morning Leina, >> >> Sounds like a great price to me. >> Not having the proper goggles for the 35 is an issue that will >> ultimately drive your investment up. >> If it were me - I'd be looking for that M2 (or 6) to use with the 35 >> before looking for the goggles. >> YMMV >> >> Regards, >> George Lottermoser >> george at imagist.com >> http://www.imagist.com >> http://www.imagist.com/blog >> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >> >> On Mar 18, 2009, at 10:24 AM, Leina Gonzalez wrote: >> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> I'm considering purchasing a set which, the title gives it all >>> away, includes a Leica M3, serial number 104XXXX, so it is a 1962 >>> model, in addition is a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux according to the >>> serial number the second version Leitz Wetzlar (I've read that many >>> of these lenses were Canadian made, and often preferred to the >>> German-made lens) and finally, a 35mm Summicron that is >>> unfortunately missing its "goggles." All the equipment is in nice >>> shape, its a user but not damaged and the leather is intact. The >>> exception is the minty Summaron, but still no goggles. I guess I am >>> waiving slightly in that I would've preferred a nice M2 with a wide >>> angle lens. But the deal is for 750 euros or approx. $1,000 , I'd >>> like to know if this is a decent price. I am not well versed in >>> vintage Leica prices, and I have looked at old eb**y auctions. And >>> before there is a ruckus, I'm in Germany. Leica bodies tend to sell >>> for less than in the states, I watched an M2 body sell for 300 >>> euros the other day. Couldn't believe it. I would've bid on it >>> except the serial no. wasn't what I was after. This is a private >>> sale, but I don't have the chance to return it if I don't like it >>> or if if the thing breaks. I'm not sure of the value of either of >>> these lenses and if they could potentially sell them later if they >>> are not what I want. I'd really appreciate any advice or tips or >>> suggestions to quit thinking about it and buy it already...Thanks!! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live? Contacts: Organize your contact list. > http://windowslive.com/connect/post/ > marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C! > 2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information