Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I am looking for an M-4P and 50 or 35 summicron. What should I pay >for these, and any tips on how I could get a good deal on them. I purchased my M4-P and lens kit last year. I found a vg+ cosmetic, exc- mechanicals body, with strap, cap, manual and box, for $680 in a private sale. The 50mm Summicron-M f/2 and 28mm Summicron-M f/2.8 I bought from my local dealer in mint condition, with cases, hoods, and boxes, for $550 and $895 respectively. My 90mm Summicron f/2 was acquired from Jim Kuehl for $450 in exc- condition. The only item that was difficult to find at the price I could afford was the body ... most of the bodies I looked at were either mint collectibles for way too much bux, too beat up at too much bux, or a model I didn't particularly want (I prefer a black body, wanted the later viewfinder with framing for the 28mm, and a hot-shoe flash contact). I got lucky on this one, the previous owner of my camera was a news photographer who took excellent care of it and was looking for a fair deal. It was advertised on netnews. As regards mail order, I purchased the 90mm lens, a 28mm viewfinder and a couple of other bits from Jim Kuehl. Everything he had available was at a very good price, the lens was in better shape than he described. jim kuehl & co 8527 university blvd suite 9 des moines, IA 50325 515-225-0110 Good luck! Godfrey