[Leica] FS: All of my R gear (sadly!)

[rclompus at mac.com (Richard Clompus)]

David, if I may ask, what was the final disappointment that caused you  
to unload your R gear?  I did the same in late 2007.

Richard

Richard Clompus, OD
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

On Jun 26, 2009, at 10:46 AM, David Freedman <dpfreedman at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> Leica has disappointed me for the last time and, after considerable
> hand-wringing, I've decided to part with all of my treasured "R"
> system equipment. Among the items that will be sold are the following
> lenses: 15mm/3.5, 19mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4, 60mm f/2.8
> macro, 80mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 Apo-Macro (with 1.1:1 dedicated Elpro
> and STA-1 tripod ring), 180mm f/2.8 Apo, 350mm f/4.8, 1.4x Apo
> converter, and 80-200mm f/4. Also on the block are R8 (black) and R7
> (chrome) bodies with motors for each and assorted accessories such as
> the R7 tripod adapter.
>
> Before resorting to that auction site, I thought I'd test the waters
> here. Let's start with the 19mm Elmarit and 180mm Apo-Elmarit. Both
> are mint with boxes, etc. I am the original owner of each lens.
> Neither has seen much use at all.
>
> The 19mm can be seen here:
> http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3658659142_44eef21379_o.jpg
>
> The 180mm can be seen here:
> http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3657865259_c0a96d5a00_o.jpg
>
> I'm asking $1850 for the 19mm and $2200 for the 180mm. Prices include
> shipping/insurance within CONUS.
>
> Sorry for the inconvenience but I do not accept Paypal. Money order,
> bank check, or personal check will work.  If you're in the New York
> City vicinity, in person pickup for cash is also an option. I would
> encourage potential buyers to review my 100% positive feedback profile
> on eBay (dpfreedman700b) as well as on the Fred Miranda site (user-ID
> "Tetrode").
>
> All inquiries will be answered promptly.
>
> Dave F.
>
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