Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]didn't think of that. isn't it possible that this 35 is intended to be used without goggles and bring up the proper frame lines in the M2? Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Mar 18, 2009, at 12:33 PM, Chris Saganich wrote: > I has one with a M2, the 50 frame line is activated with or without > the goggles so it is a nuisance either way. > > At 11:34 AM 3/18/2009, you wrote: >> 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 >> http://www.imagist.com >> http://www.imagist.com/blog >> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >> >> 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!! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > Chris Saganich MS, CPH > Senior Physicist, Office of Health Physics > Weill Medical College of Cornell University > New York Presbyterian Hospital > chs2018 at med.cornell.edu > http://intranet.med.cornell.edu/research/health_phys/ > Ph. 212.746.6964 > Fax. 212.746.4800 > Office A-0049 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information