Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been watching and no "Great" Leica-users have answered so I will wade in knowing that any mistakes I make will be pointed out. ;-) Time is of the essence so go to Stephan Gandy's site for a run down on all the various Leica whatnots. The URL is: http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm The 35mm summicron is the first version and there are no problems but I prefer the third version myself and others have raved about the latest (asph) as well. See Stephen's site for more detail. The 90mm lenses are easy to choose amongst. You need f2.0 and do not mind the weight and size; or, you do not need f2.0 and mind the weight and size. Both are remarkably similar in performance, fine for their day but a little soft wide open and close. The newest incarnations are spectacular performers and the newest 90mm f2.8, though a little large, is reasonably priced as well. I hope you realise that you will need an accessory viewfinder to use the 35mm on the M3. The Leica one is expensive. Unless the 35mm you are looking at has the optical "bugeyes" for correcting the 50mm frame to cover 35mm field of view. I hope this is helpful John Collier PS: I have the 90mm f2.8 tele-elmarit and like it very much. Some people complain it is too small but I like its size. > From: wvl <wvl@marinternet.com> > > Oh great LUGGERS, I need advice. I have the chance to do a deal for some > M gear and would really appreciate you advice. > > I am offered: > > A DS M3 "user grade" s/n M3-863 607 > A 35/2 Summichron, Chrome, Canada s/n 2010301 > A 90/2.8 Tele-Elmarit, black, s/n 3317405 > or > A 90/2 Summichron, black, s/n 3359339 > > The camera body is rough but has a 30 day warranty. What should I look > for? > > The 35/2 is clean. Which version is it? Any problems with this one? > > The 90mm lenses are very clean. What are the merits of each? Is the 90/2 > Summichron better than the 2.8 . Seller wants $500 for the 2.8., $600 > for the 90/2. > > Are there som good websites to get serial number and manufacturing dates > or reviews? > Thanks again > Bill Lawlor > > I will probably be trading some MF gear and other cameras for the items > so "price" is flexible. > > Any opinions and advice from the LUG will be much appreciated. I have to > make a decision by Saturday.