Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 27/2/01 4:42 AM, Gwpics@aol.com at Gwpics@aol.com wrote: > I am surprised at the constant reference to the high cost of Leica equipment > - has anyone looked at the top end of the Canon lens range and camera bodies? > They are about on a par. > > Gerry > > Gerry Walden (UK) > Tel: (0)23 8046 3076 > Fax: (0)23 8034 8542 Gerry, You are correct. For long lenses, Leica lenses are actually LESS expensive. For example, either a Canon or Nikon 300/2.8 costs more than the Leica R APO Telyt Modular 280/2.8 (11841 + 11843). Cheers, Joseph