Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]LUGs, I just got hold of the new BAS report, which covers the 50mm/2.8 Elmar. Brace yourselves. This fine lens is rated as a big improvement over the previous Elmar. However, its specifications are well below those of the 50mm Summicron. It lacks in resolution and brilliance (contrast). I own and use this lens. And I love it too. However, I do not understand why Leica wants as much money for it as for the Summicron. I certainly cannot afford to buy it as a part of the M6J package. For $ 8000, I would expect at least a gold-plated Noctilux. Best of Light, Chris At 04:30 PM 2/17/97 +0000, you wrote: >> If I wanted to purchase a mint condition M6J Leica, what would the going >> rate be??? > >> Richard Clompus, OD > >Greetings, > >Are you sitting down? > >In the March Shutterbug, Tamarkin has a new M6J with 50mm Elmarit >lens for the bargain price of $8,000.00 > >I'll bet you could save hundreds on a used one! > >Peter Jon White > >