[Leica] Elmarit 28mm (used) or Zeiss 28mm for M?

[aaron.sandler at duke.edu (Aaron Sandler)]

Hmmmm...my experience, while perhaps more limited, has been very different 
from yours, Chris.

I own 3 Leica lenses, all used, all bought from real people, all very 
satisfying.  I would not have been able to afford them new, so that wasn't 
a consideration, but even if I could afford it, I can't imagine spending 
the significant extra $$$$ to get new ones...let someone else take the hit 
of buying the new lenses, I say.

I do agree with trying to buy from someone who bought the lens new and 
babied it, if possible...

Best,
Aaron


>Jeff,
>
>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
>
>BTW  I'm in the same boat  looking for a newer 28mm.  I'm reaching for the 
>28/2, see how close I get!