Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LUG, Leica culture, lens testing and No BS
From: SP <spaniel@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 05:26:28 -0800

I have the old 70-210 and the recent 80-200 and truly enjoy their output.
However, after two years of seeing what my wonderful 180 3.4 APO does with
color correction, I'm extremely curious about the 70-180 and its handling of
same.

Terry


Eric Welch wrote:

> At 12:55 PM 3/2/99 -0800, you wrote:
> >How did you obtain it for $3K? (Used or new?)
>
> One month old, bought it from a Canadian gentleman (with Ted's help) who
> couldn't carry it. He was over 80 and decided he could live with the 80-200
> f/4. The exchange rate played in my favor.
>
> I do see one used every once in a while in Shutterbug for about $3,500. But
> the one I bought looked brand new. Unfortunately, it looks used now. :-)