[Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron

[grdalton at hotmail.com (Gary Dalton)]

Someone please help me with the "term" goggles... Filters?

I must have missed its meaning in an earlier email...

> From: imagist3 at mac.com
> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:34:36 -0500
> To: lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron
> 
> Good morning Leina,
> 
> Sounds like a great price to me.
> Not having the proper goggles for the 35 is an issue that will  
> ultimately drive your investment up.
> If it were me - I'd be looking for that M2 (or 6) to use with the 35  
> before looking for the goggles.
> YMMV
> 
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser
> george at imagist.com
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> 
> On Mar 18, 2009, at 10:24 AM, Leina Gonzalez wrote:
> 
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm considering purchasing a set which, the title gives it all  
> > away, includes a Leica M3, serial number 104XXXX, so it is a 1962  
> > model, in addition is a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux according to the  
> > serial number the second version Leitz Wetzlar (I've read that many  
> > of these lenses were Canadian made, and often preferred to the  
> > German-made lens) and finally, a 35mm Summicron that is  
> > unfortunately missing its "goggles." All the equipment is in nice  
> > shape, its a user but not damaged and the leather is intact. The  
> > exception is the minty Summaron, but still no goggles. I guess I am  
> > waiving slightly in that I would've preferred a nice M2 with a wide  
> > angle lens. But the deal is for 750 euros or approx. $1,000 , I'd  
> > like to know if this is a decent price. I am not well versed in  
> > vintage Leica prices, and I have looked at old eb**y auctions. And  
> > before there is a ruckus, I'm in Germany. Leica bodies tend to sell  
> > for less than in the states, I watched an M2 body sell for 300  
> > euros the other day. Couldn't believe it. I would've bid on it  
> > except the serial no. wasn't what I was after. This is a private  
> > sale, but I don't have the chance to return it if I don't like it  
> > or if if the thing breaks. I'm not sure of the value of either of  
> > these lenses and if they could potentially sell them later if they  
> > are not what I want. I'd really appreciate any advice or tips or  
> > suggestions to quit thinking about it and buy it already...Thanks!!
> >
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