Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Newbie question
From: Kent Jon Peters <KPETERS@huntel.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 1999 10:46:14 -0800

Craig Boyle wrote:
> 
>         Remember, there are no stupid questions, here goes:
> 
>         OK, so I know nothing much about Leica cameras, and find myself the
> new owner of an R4 body. The trick is now to get a lens for this body, can
> someone tell me exactly what lenses will fit -  there seem to be various
> generations of 'R' lenses - so what keywords do I want to look for?  I'm
> interested in buying the least expensive, non-junk lens available. A 50mm
> would be just fine. The camera is only for occasional use.
> 
>         Craig
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you should be able to find an inexpensive older lens for this camera.  I
am quite happy with my 90mmF2 and you can pick up the older style of
these in user condition for not that much.  I just sold a 50mm older
3-cam f2 on eBay for <300. and it was in nice shape.  Kent