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Subject: Re: [Leica] Summicron information needed
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:08:24 +0100
References: <3A87465E.946B0DE5@hemenway.com>

The 50mm Summicron R is not very valuable. The going price around seems to
be in the $150-$200 range. It is a good lens, but I would not bother buying
another Leicaflex Standard. The SL is much better and does not cost a lot.

Nathan

Jim Hemenway wrote:

> Hello:
>
> I'm new to this list today and to Leicas in general.
>
> Can anyone give me a value for a Summicron - R 2/50?
>
> It's in excellent condition and was mounted on a Leicaflex Standard
> which I bought at an auction, (not ebay).
>
> The camera's meter is inoperative and the battery compartment is missing
> some very small parts.  In addition, the camera is cosmetically about a
> 7 or less out of 10.
>
> Is it worth buying another Leicaflex body for this lens?  Was this lens
> made only for the Leicaflex standard or will it work properly with other
> bodies?
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Jim Hemenway

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