Re: [Leica] practical question - or should it be saved for Friday?

[Akhil Lal <alal@duke.poly.edu>]

Hello Martin,

This does not seem like a good deal by US standards.  

Prices do vary from country to country, as does availability of second
hand gear, but given the age of the equipment and its condition, I'd pass. 
Remember, just updating a 2 cam lens to 3 cams will cost ca. $ 150. At
half the asking price, it might be worth considering.

By the way, I dod not regard this as an off-topic enquiry at all.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Akhil

On Wed, 5 Sep 2001, [iso-8859-1] Mārtiņš Zelmenis wrote:

> Dear LUGgers,
> 
> I'd like to get your advice on older Leicaflex/lens prices/quality
> (as this involves money although I'm not selling anything, I probably can
> wait till Fridy for answers - or receive them privately!  ;-)  )    -
> 
> I got an offer to buy a set consisting of:
> 
> Black Leicalflex SL  (No. 137xxxx - if I got it right), shows little wear;
> might be an EX; meter seems operational; cloth shutter hasn't been used a
> while, so there's a roller mark on it;
> 
> As far as I understand, these are 2-cam lenses that go with it:
> 
> Elmarit 2.8/180 - good condition (EX+)
> 
> Summicron 2/50 - lens barrel shows visible signs of wear
> 
> Summicron 2/90 - diaphragm doesn't operate properly; sticks halfway; needs
> repair
> 
> Summicron 2/35 - lens barrel shows slight signs of wear
> 
> 
> Glass seems good, no obvious cleaning marks (But then I feel I have to get
> me _glasses_ ! ;-(    )
> 
> Asking price is USD 3110 (Currently this sum is not available to me)
> 
> 1) What might it cost to convert/+ repair them for use with my R7?
> (Suggestions . . . I understand I have to contact some L~ dealer, but
> there's no-one in my vicinity)
> 2) Is it a good deal? I.e., s the price good (for these old type lenses -
> including conversion price)?
> I understand, if converted, the lenses remain fully compatible with the SL?
> 3) I've got a nice 90/2.8 for my R7; does it make sense to invest in that
> dubious 90/2, even if it's smaller - what could it's optical qualities be,
> if it regains operationability?
> 
> 
> Martin
> 
> 
>