Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] First Time Choice of Leica Bodies
From: Peter Natscher <natscher@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 16:01:00 -0700
References: <B8DC611D.1996B%mak@teleport.com>

Mark,

Where can I find Gassners?

Peter

Mark Kronquist wrote:

> K&S has a good selection of used gear as well.
>
> I shoot with M and R (and SM)
>
> Depending on WHAT you want to do I might also consider used gear. With used
> R gear in particular you get a great deal of value for your money.
>
> If you buy an R6 there is no sense paying for a ROM lens...and many many
> dealers still have stocks of older R lenses they are quite eager to sell...
>
> R6 bodies seem to be 600-800 on ebay
> 50 f2 perhaps $250
> 35 2.8 and 135 2. perhaps 250-350 each
>
> You commented on your F3 being both big and heavy...the R cameras are about
> the same size and weight. The R8 is quite a handful.
>
> I shoot with shoot both Nikon and Leica and I  find the fit and finish of
> Leica superior (no loose Leica lenses)
>
> Dealers also seem eager to sell M6 cameras as well $1250-1500 should get you
> a new one.
>
> Happy shopping
>
> (BTW you might see if you can get a bid of a bidding war between Gassners
> and K&H both good folks...also Glazers in Seattle might be worth a call as
> they have a rather large stock of R stuff and it does not seem to move
> quickly)
>
> Mark
>
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