Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/25

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Subject: [Leica] So, wouldn't a 50mm Summicron LTM or 35mm f2 ASPH LTM be the best enlarging lens on earth?
From: benedenia at gmail.com (Marty Deveney)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:16:31 +1030
References: <3390316F-5ECE-4F38-840B-B4C27B5BED0C@usjet.net> <CCD70BC4.269F4%mark@rabinergroup.com>
 
> But now an exquisite German or top Nikkor enlarging lens can be traded for 
> a
> pair of old shoes.

Try finding an Apo-El-Nikkor or Zeiss Orthoplanar for less than $3K . . .

The very best stuff is rare, and has increased, rather than lost
value.  The more common good to excellent stuff has devalued
enormously.

Marty
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