Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ferdinand U. LuDo wrote: > > Hello Luggers, > > As you know I'm very new to the Leica M system. I haven't bought one yet > due to financial considerations. Many helpful luggers have advised me to > buy used "M" lenses. Looking @ the latest Keh Camera Brokers brochure, here > are a list of M lenses for sale. I got some questions I'd like to address, > perhaps, you guys can give me some advise, suggestions and comments. If you > guys were in my shoes which used > lenses would u pick from the 3 focal lengths ? is there also anything to > watch out for like serial #, etc. I'll be ordering these lenses from mail > order and cannot personally see them. > Is this store reputable and can u recommend other stores (snip) > Ferdinand I have no personal experience with KEH, but if I were you I would choose to work with a dealer who specializes in fine cameras as they tend to have the better quality stock and have a reputation to uphold. Two that I can recommend are: Don Chatterton, http://www.donchatterton.com phone (206)525-1100, fax (206)525-1110 in Seattle, Washington. Also, Jim Kuehl & Co., Des Moines, Iowa phone (515) 225-0110, fax (515)226-0295. Both are honest, helpful people. I have bought most all of my Leica gear from Jim Kuehl. I'm sure others will have their favorites also. Good luck Mike Gardner