Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]SNIP -- Johnny Deadman wrote: > > My local camera store just revealed they are trying to get rid of a 'new' M > 28/2.8 which they've had for 5 years and haven't sold. Presumably it's > non-Asph. They want to get rid of it... how much should I offer them? SNIP -- Johnny, In the U.S., a mint f/2.8 28mm Elmarit-M (Leica No. 11809) in the box with soft leather case, and front and rear lens caps would sell for about $1295. A range for the 28mm Elmarit-M would be $1095 to $1295 (mint- to mint). New in the box are listed at $1595 . Personally, in the circumstances you relate, I would go in the range of $1095 - $1195 and not be embarrassed. Does the store have the viewfinder (Leica calls it the brilliant finder, Nos.12017 or 12009, black plastic),and is it and a case a part of the package? If so, and you want that accessory add $175 to $200. It will be easier to negotiate on the lens, if the store doesn't have the view finder. David Almy, who has already commented on the quality of the 28mm Elmarit-M, I consider a lens connoisseur. So while I have the 28mm Elmarit-M, I can only echo his earlier comments on the lens. Just My Opinion, Bill Caldwell Northern Virginia <sneeker@erols.com>