Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] MINT R equipment for sale - just like NEW!
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@ponyexpress.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 20:47:06 -0500

At 01:03 PM 4/20/98 -0700, you wrote:

>I am also CONSIDERING selling my APO 100mm 2.8 MACRO, but I
>am not sure yet.  That lens is a legend, and has no equal in the Nikon
>line or elsewhere.  I just may get an R6.2 or R7 to go with it.

Keep it! You will regret getting rid of it. I'd suggest an R7. For you the
more accurate meter would be important, and the 1/2 stop detents for
shutter speeds. And the TTL flash. Not as good as the R8, but good. The R7
has a smoother shutter that will help with image sharpness at slower speeds.
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Eric Welch
St. Joseph, MO
http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch

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