Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris Cannot agree about used lenses not being satisfying. Seven of my ten Leica-compatible lenses have been bought used; and I had no problem except with one that had a stiff ring and focused over infinity - and that was a new one. The others are all fully satisfying for me. Didier >After a few years of buying and using used Leica lenses my advice has >become: >Buy new whenever possible (the extra cost in each case has been worth >while in the long run) Don't buy used unless you have an evaluation period >(which includes running a few rolls and/or sending it to Sherry even if it >"looks" good. Only buy used from original owners or experts like Sherry. >So the brand isn't necessarily the most important issue regarding >quality. And A satisfying lens is priceless. > >Chris