Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A marvellous place to start: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/leica/ As far as I know, you cannot mount ROM lenses on a SL or SL2 but you can have the ROM removed and the old cams added back in. You may want to consider a R6.2 so you do not have to convert the lenses. John Collier > From: Tom.Henson@bakerbotts.com > > I have a question for all the users who are familiar with the older Leica > reflex cameras. I was going to purchase a new R6.2 next week to supplement > my R8 and 3 lenses. > > But, after doing a little research and reading a few posts I am now > interested in possibly purchasing an excellent condition SL or SL2. Several > people have told me that these cameras in their opinion were the last great > reflex cameras being fully mechanical that Leica produced. I was also told > that the quality was first rate. > > Would anyone care to comment of this opinion and give me their two cents? > Also can you recommend one over the other and if so, what production year or > serial numbers should I look for. Last but not least, what should I expect > to pay for anything up to mint in a box. I don't mind paying top dollar if > it is justified by the condition. > > Last, can I safely use my new R rom lenses with this camera, or would I need > an adapter of some sort. Would this camera damage my new lenses. I have a > 28-70mm Vario Elmar, a 80-200mm Vario Elmar, and a 100mm APO macro with the > Elpro macro close up adapter. > > I know this is asking a lot, but if you also could recommend a reliable > source for used equipment that would be appreciated. I am new to the used > market and wouldn't know where to start. >