Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rene C wrote: >>> I have the opportunity to buy a used Telyt-R 250mm f4 in near mint condition. This example is the early version, short with non-rotating tripod bush. This lens was manufactured between 1970-79 according to my Leica pocket book. I would appreciate any comment regarding this lens. The asking price converts to about $600 USD. <<< The price seems high to me, unless you're buying from a reputable dealer with a guarantee. Check the completed auctions on eBay; I think they're selling for about $400 when they're selling at all. I'm using the later version, with close focus under 2 meters and rotating tripod collar. Since I'm using the lens with the shoulder stock to photograph small, active birds both the close focus and rotating tripod collar are very important to me. I don't know how the 2 versions compare optically. The late version is clearly not an APO lens but overall I am quite pleased with it's optical performance. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt