Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 27-10-1998 01:31 Eric Welch wrote: >Note: I hear the new AF-S 80-200 2.8 is going to sell for $2,000. Now we >know the REAL reason Nikon was dragging their feet on this one. I sure >think I'd rather have the Leica for $1,000 more, but I'll have to see when >a friend gets one. I'm one lucky dude on that point - again, thanks Ted! :-) Eric: a new Leica Vario-Apo-Elmarit 70-180/2.8 costs around 9,000 DEM, which is roughly three times as much as the new Nikkor AF-S 80-200/2.8. Prices for new items should be compared, not for used ones. Pascal - -------------------------------------------------------- Check out: http://members.xoom.com/cyberplace/ - ------------------------------------------------------- Who else than Leica could make a camera like the R8 ? With that unique design and above all: that ergonomics. Nikon ? Canon ? Nobody but Leica ! - ------------------------------------------------------- <<< PGP public key available on request >>>