Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Used SL or SL2
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:14:59 -0700

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.
>