Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice needed on Leicaflex SL and lenses (update)
From: "Gary Todoroff" <datamaster@humboldt1.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 20:43:49 -0800

Alex - 
I agree with David that the price sounded a bit high until I read about the
2x extender,  worth as much as the 35 and 50mm lenses combined. A year ago,
I bought a black paint SL with 35/2.8, 50/2.0 and 90/2.8 along with Elpro
closeup lens and a Vivitar 285 flash. It was a private deal for $950 (US)
and everything had a fair amount of wear, but no dents, and the glass was
perfect. Your 180 is more valuable than my 90/2.8, so I think your deal
sounds pretty fair.

Gary Todoroff

> From: David Young 
> 
> >>1) Can anyone give me approximate dates of manufacture for the camera
and
> >>lenses.
> 
> Leicaflex SL S/N 13722XX         Mfg: 1973
> 50/2 Summicron R  S/N 25896XX    Mfg: 1973
> 35/2.8 Elmarit R S/N 26206XX     Mfg: 1973
> 180/2.8  Elmarit R S/N 24555XX   Mfg: 1970
> 
> >>3) Asking price for the outfit is about USD1500 (net of 21% sales tax,
> >>which I can reclaim).
> >>Is this a fair price?
> 
> On the Canadian market, that would be a fair price - not high, but not
> excessively cheap, either.
> 
> >>I'll obviously be making the most of the loan this weekend, but all
advice
> >>gratefully received.
> 
> So?  How is it??  Enquiring minds want to know!
> 
> >I forgot that there's a Leitz 2x extender incuded in the package. S/N
and
> >condition unknown as my dealer's still hunting for it.
> 
> 3-cam versions of this sell for CDN$1000 (USD $650) alone!  Dunno what a
2
> cam version would be worth, but it centainly enhances the value of the
> package!
> 
> ----------
> 
> David Young,     | Out of my mind...
> Victoria, CANADA | Back in five minutes.