Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Fri, 06 Apr 2001 20:32:20 -0400, Johnny Deadman <john@pinkheadedbug.com> wrote: >I'm not going to subscribe to the H list just to ask this question and >anyhow I trust the folks here. > >If I was going to buy a used hassy what should I get? I want sheer bang for >buck. I like WLFs and lenses around 50-150mm in this format. Don't want >meters or drives or any of that stuff. Lenses as fast as possible. And what >do you have to look out for buying used?? A 500CM with the basic WLF, an A12 back and a black 80/2.8 T*. My buddy has that setup (OK, he also has a 45 degree prism) all bought used, and as far as I can tell he's in hog heaven. His pics are damn nice, too. I used to use 500C's back in the olden days, and they're fine too, but they're getting a bit long in the tooth now. I think the newer 80 is better than the old chrome one, as well - at least the coatings are better. They make a 110/2.0 that everyone raves about, but it's pretty pricey. I don't think they make a 50 or a 150 faster than 4.0, though. Paul