Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] First Time Choice of Leica Bodies
From: Mark Kronquist <mak@teleport.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:25:02 -0900

K&S has a good selection of used gear as well.

I shoot with M and R (and SM)

Depending on WHAT you want to do I might also consider used gear. With used
R gear in particular you get a great deal of value for your money.


If you buy an R6 there is no sense paying for a ROM lens...and many many
dealers still have stocks of older R lenses they are quite eager to sell...

R6 bodies seem to be 600-800 on ebay
50 f2 perhaps $250
35 2.8 and 135 2. perhaps 250-350 each


You commented on your F3 being both big and heavy...the R cameras are about
the same size and weight. The R8 is quite a handful.

I shoot with shoot both Nikon and Leica and I  find the fit and finish of
Leica superior (no loose Leica lenses)

Dealers also seem eager to sell M6 cameras as well $1250-1500 should get you
a new one. 

Happy shopping

(BTW you might see if you can get a bid of a bidding war between Gassners
and K&H both good folks...also Glazers in Seattle might be worth a call as
they have a rather large stock of R stuff and it does not seem to move
quickly)

Mark






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