Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Excuse me, but are you, as a Leica user, complaining that Contax lenses > command ridiculous prices from collectors? I think you'll find that most > Contax lenses would be a better value than the Leica equivalents. As I said previously, my original intent was to write about new cameras, not used. I deeply regret mentioning used equipment. We've gotten far away from my original point. In fact I can't remember what my original point was. :<) > > Also, there are the Keiv Contax "clones" (made with the actual factory > tooling) at very reasonable prices. The Russian Contax cameras were or are, (frankly I couldn't care less which), made with tooling stolen from it's rightful owners and are therefore stolen goods themselves. As a matter of general principle I would never knowingly traffic in or own stolen goods. Nor will I enter into a discussion of their usability or servicability. :<( > I also don't understand why you think Contax lenses would be more prone > to fungus than old Leica lenses. I don't understand why you think I think that. I never said that. Peter Jon White