Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Feb 28, 2008, at 4:58 AM, G Hopkinson wrote: > 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. as I noted, the ZI is a fine camera...with a great viewfinder...easier to focus... cheaper, go for it regardless of lens issues...whether leica M or ZM or CV...they all work fine on it...and imo they don't influence the decision, Steve > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information