Re: [Leica] FS: All of My Leica M Equipment

[David Freedman <pupnik@yahoo.com>]

If I had a therapist (which I don't!), he'd probably
ask me the same thing. It's not that I don't like
RFs,it's just that I didn't take to the M system the
way I thought I would.  I've had two Mamiya 7s
(RFs)for years and absolutely *love* that system. I
also have (and use) a very extensive Leica R system.
Jumping into the M system with both feet seemed like a
natural: The distinctive "look" of Leica glass
combined with Mamiya-like quick RF focusing and quiet
handling. Alas, it turned out that I liked fondling
the M hardware more than I liked using it.  I found
the equipment to be spectacularly well-built but also
much heavier than I expected; almost as heavy as the
Mamiya 7. As an eyeglass wearer, I also have had
difficulty dealing with the Leica viewfinder.  All in
all, if I want the Leica "look", I'm much happier (and
more successful) behind my R7 or R8. Yes, I should
have worked with the Ms for a while before buying all
of the lenses and body variants but that's the way I
am. I'm also starting to drift more and more toward
digital so the Ms and Rs are getting used less, and
less frequently.  No sense having $12K worth of unused
photo equipment sitting in the closet.  

Best,

Dave F.


- --- Steve LeHuray <steve@streetphoto.net> wrote:
> 
> Dave -- with due respect, how did you accumulate all
> this stuff and then
> figure out that RFs were not for you? Just curious.
> 
> sl
> 
> 
> > Apologies to the list if this message has appeared
> > already.  I've been having problems posting from
> my
> > "real" email account.
> > 
> > What can I say?  I binged, decided rangefinder
> Leicas
> > aren't for me, and now I'm selling. Everything.
> All of
> > the following equipment is essentially "as new"
> having
> > been used very, very little and very, very gently.
> > Camera bodies still have the plastic on the
> bottom.
> > Everything is mint (no marks) and I have all boxes
> > (though three of these are currently in hiding).
> I'm
> > the original owner of all but the 50mm Summicron
> and
> > the Rapidwinder (though both of these are mint as
> > well). Here goes:
> > 
> > Leica M6 TTL .72 Body, black  $1350
> > Leica M6 TTL .85 Body, Chrome  $1350
> > Leica M6 TTL .58 Body, Black  $1250
> > 
> > All Leica, black:
> > 24mm/2.8 ASPH  $1200
> > 35mm/2 ASPH  $975
> > 50mm/2  $450
> > 50mm/2.8 Collapsible  $425
> > 75mm/1.4 $1550
> > 90mm/2 APO ASPH  $1300
> > 135mm/3.4 APO $1250
> > 
> > Konica
> > 90mm/2.8 Hexar  $300
> > 
> > Voigtlander, black with finders:
> > 15mm/3.5  $250
> > 21mm/4  $225
> > 
> > Motor Winder M  $425
> > Rapidwinder (black)  $350
> > Rapidgrip  $75
> > 
> > I'll pay for shipping/insurance.  Sorry, US buyers
> > only.
> > 
> > Feel free to email with any questions.
> > 
> > Dave F.
> > 
> 
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