Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David, you won't get any cheaper than a Russian (jupitar 12?) 35mm knockoff of the Zeiss Biogon, around $100. This can be an outstanding lens and again, with Russian quality control may not be. Yes, you will need a screw to bayonet adapter. However, I think the idea of halving and doubling focal lengths to be sound advice so you probably should look up a 28mm. Floyd, who manages used cameras at the main Wolf camera on 14th street might still have buried in the back a Minolta 28 for the CLE(Leica M bayonet fit). I would start with an offer around $200. Other suggestions would be a Kobalux 28mm or the 25mm Skopar. Sometimes you will find a Canon 28mm F3.5 really cheap and it is a good lens; again, you will need the screw to bayonet adapter. The only lens not rangefinder coupled is the Skopar If you can wait until late October there is a fairly large camera show in Huntsville AL the third weekend in October. Prices are always cheaper and you get to look at the offerings before purchase. Downside is if you choose unwisely it is still yours as the vendors can be hard to find again. In fairness though, if you ask around there are extremely reliable people at the shows who travel a circuit and will honor any agreements made. Last, look at cameraquest.com for suggestions as that is a great site for knowledge. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com