Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Folks, I've recently shopped for an M mount 135 to use and ended up with a lovely old 1960 Elmar M in fine condition and it has tested well. However, I have just received a second lens. This is the Tele Elmar f4 135 (Wetzlar) from about 1975 production, I think. #2756xxx. I bought it because I read good reports on their performance. I know that 135s are not hugely popular but it makes sense to me. (I have a 90 that I like very much and use a lot) Anyway, I've found that the lens is actually new in the original box with the accessories, the original warranty card and even the original serial numbered plastic bag (opened). There is no sign at all that the lens has ever even been on a camera. The seller previously had a Leitz agency, apparently. I got a lovely near mint leather bag from him as well. I'm a user and have no collector knowledge at all. Do the LUG members think it worthwhile to just leave this one unused, as possibly of some collector interest/value? Any advice would be appreciated. Feel free to tell me to just use it, if you think it's just a common find. Regards Hoppy