Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/15

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Summicron 40mm pricing
From: Cummer Family <cummer@asiaonline.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 18:00:44 +0800

Fred Huganir <huganco@earthlink.net> wrote
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica CL
>>Gary Todoroff wrote:
>> I have shot both the 40 Rokkor and Summicron. From my experience with some
>>large B&W prints, the Summicron holds an edge over the Rokkor in the 40mm
>>length. Contrast seems stronger and wide open is sharper. Nevertheless, the
>>Rokkor is no slouch. I have some fine images from it, too.

>Gary and Howard seem to agree on this.  What is a ballpark price for a 40
>Summicron?  Thanks much.
Fred, KEH Camera has two 40mm Summicrons for sale one E+ for US$425 and one
Bgn for uS$275 check out their site at www.keh.com. I bought my Summicron
from them several years ago, paid US$275 for an Ex example.
Best Regards
Howard Cummer.