Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mon, 20 November 2000, Ray Moth wrote: > > Dear LUG, > > I have a chance to buy, from a dealer here in Jakarta, Indonesia, two > used Leica R (3 cam) lenses. Both look to be in as-new condition, there > are no signs of use and the glass seems flawless. Front and rear Leitz > lens caps are included. > > One is a 24mm/2.8 Elmarit, serial # 3429XXX. Asking price is US$815. > The other, complete with box, leather case and warranty card, is a > 35mm/2.0 Summicron, serial # 3476XXX. Asking price is US$700. The > dealer will not consider reducing his prices because he says he can't > afford to go lower. Incidentally, from talking to some of his customers > I gather he has a good reputation here and is a member of the local > Leica Club. > > I'm inclined to buy both of these lenses, since they would very nicely > fill an important gap (to me) in my existing range of prime R lenses. > Leica equipment does not appear on the used market here all that often > and I wouldn't like to miss a good opportunity. So, I would welcome > people's opinions on this deal and whether I can expect these lenses to > give good performance (assuming they are in the condition I think they > are). Thanks in advance for your comments. > > Regards, > > ===== > Ray > Ray, I have no experience with the 24 but the current version of the 35mm Summicron-R is outstanding in nearly all respects (smaller would be better). This is the version using E55 filters. If the lens is truly in as-new condition the price from a dealer is reasonable. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt - -------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Northwestern and the world. Click http://www.nualumni.com to get your FREE Northwestern StartPage. Customize your own collection of the latest news, sports, stock quotes, and more. Check it out today!