[Leica] Elmarit vs. Anything Cheaper, or is this a good buy?

[phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)]

Hi Jeff,

$950 is too high a price;  I sold mine
for $750, and have seen others at that price.
It is a superb lens though.  I now use the
90mm Cosina Voigtlander 90mm lens
in LTM, and also highly recommend it
if you want something lighter, in weight
or in cost.

Cheers,

- Phong


Jeff Sumner wrote:
>
> I?ve the opportunity to buy a nearly unused late model (last couple of
> years) 90mm Elmarit for about $950. The lens is in nearly new shape.
>
> Here?s the rub. I?m used to the focal length by way of the J-9 on
> a Contax.
> I?ve only a 50mm and 35mm for my M-6, and I?d like to get a longer lens
> before I go on vacation.
>
> If the lens is in the almost completely unused condition, would
> many on the
> group pay $950 for a black Elmarit based on the extraordinary optical
> performance? To be honest, I?m a bit strapped for the purchase of
> the M-6. I
> don?t mind getting older lenses if they?ll perform reasonably for
> the money
> (and am considering just going to a Hektor for the tight shots for the
> price!)
>
> I?m not going to monkey with a J-9 LTM lens, I?ve heard too many
> nightmares
> with focusing and other issues.
>
> JD