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Subject: [Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:12:37 -0500
References: <49C11216.3090605@online.de> <FB445FE1-0BED-4FE7-902B-ACFF05EE02BF@mac.com> <BLU146-W28439E9FAF0C1F469690DCC6990@phx.gbl>

"goggles" referring to the lenses which
attach to the taking lens and cover and correct the viewfinder
with certain Leica lenses

<http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachments/a/126702- 
leica-135mm-f2-8-elmarit-goggles-135mm2425414_1.jpg>

<http://kuglin.net/ebay/Galleries/50MM_F2_DR/index.htm>

Regards,
George Lottermoser
george at imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist





On Mar 18, 2009, at 2:09 PM, Gary Dalton wrote:

>
> 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
>> 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!!
>>>
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>>
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In reply to: Message from gonzalel at online.de (Leina Gonzalez) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)
Message from imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)
Message from grdalton at hotmail.com (Gary Dalton) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)