Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Hello everyone , > >I have just bought a 50mm f2.8 Elmar Sn 1698*** for the princely sum of >£15 >complete with an IROOA lens hood and lens cap. Also thrown in was a 135mm >screw >to bayonet adaptor. > >Anyway the lens is externally * as new * , however ....... the glass is >either scratched , etched , >fogged or fungussed !!! > >My question is ( finally ) , is it worth getting this lens looked at ? > >and > >I have been offered a 9cm f4 ( screw mount ) in similar condition for £20 , >is this >worth buying ? > >Regards >Eric > >Eric J Calderwood >Liverpool Broadband >Helpdesk >0151 229 4260 Hell, Eric, what are you waiting for?!? Get the 9cm at that price and send both off to Malcolm Taylor who will restore (and re-coat all the glass) to pristine condition. You've stumbled on a bargain; go for it. Contact me off list if you want Malcolm's address. (You do know he restored the Ur Leica, don't you!) Nick