Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just recently "signed on." I owned a Leica early sixties and have decided to buy another. Bought a book by Brian Bower and have ordered a couple more. I don't need another camera. I just want a Leica and would appreciate any help on what to buy as far as lenses and bodies. The camera would be used with a maximum of 50mm and presently am planning on buying a 35mm and 50mm F2. There seem to be several different lens designs....or, at least improvements along the way. Also, not sure about whether to buy black or silver lenses; think that I remember reading that the black is an alloy. Definitely do not want an M5. Though I don't want to spend the price of a new camera some of the better condition M4s are about $2000 and presently M6 factory demonstrators are advertised for $2200. And, boy do the prices of the used cameras vary. Any guidance and help would be well received. Thanks, George Callender Virginia Beach, VA PS. Are there companies out there that have proved reliable in the second hand market? At present am planning on "most likely" buying from Tamarkin in New York.