Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier, my calculations were on Aussie prices and my view is that a good used Leica M is a valid alternative to a new ZI. Yes on new to new price comparisons the Leica M's clearly cost more. With a price ceiling and only comparing new to new, then I think that the Cosina Voigtlanders are excellent value too. Coming from the same factory, I don't think that the ZI should cost more than twice as much as the CV. Absolutely it is personal opinion what each individual considers the most important factors. Price, warranty, reliability, features, user experience, brand, etc. For similar amounts of money, my choice has been used Leica over new anything else. Certainly new Leica bodies cost a lot. I just got the bill for my very first new M body! Also though in my experience, having paid considerable sums for used Leica equipment, I have found its retained value to be very good when the time comes to upgrade. I agree with Steve. Having said that, I think that the Zeiss ZM lenses are superb quality and valid alternatives to the Leica glass. If there are any ZI owners on the list it will be very interesting to hear their opinions/experiences in reply to Ernie's original post. I wouldn't want to divert his thread any more. Regards Geoff -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [Leica] Zeiss-Ikon RF Agreed, but as an individual with a certain amount of money to spend I'd have to weigh up all those factors and make a decision to purchase new or used. Personally given the choice of a new Zeiss or a used M6/7 I'd chose the Leica. Steve On 28/2/08 11:10, "Didier Ludwig" <leica@screengang.com> wrote: > Hoppy > > I can't follow your calculations fully. You should compare prices used to > used > and new to new, not cross over. Otherwise the comparisons get quite > useless as > there's to much space for flexible interpretation. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information