Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Kim, I second Jeff's thoughts, and this approach gets you out shooting faster since you aren't saving up for so long. Keep in mind that when you want a different lens the Hexar can be resold for not much less than you paid. Think of any difference as "rent" ;) Bests, Dennis Jeff S wrote: > > Kim, if you can get a nice M6 for $1250 or less, I'd say that's the way > to go. Add to that a 50/2 Hexar lens (~$300 or so) and you are set with > an essentially modern package with the latest lens coatings. > Alternately, consider the complete Konica Hexar RF packages which are > regularly offered on eBay. > > I like older Leica cameras too, but when all is said and done, I'm not > convinced that they're always the best, most rational buys out there. > Older cameras may need a good deal of refurbishing and this can be > expensive, but some of us do it anyway, not because it makes great > economic sense, but because we like the camera. > > Jeff Segawa > NO ARCHIVE > > Teresa299@aol.com wrote: > > > > Any suggestions folks have for favourite bodies and lenses are most welcome. > > Other considerations I should take into account are welcome too.