Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 11/8/04 4:37 PM, "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net> typed: > Even me, the cheapskate, would take a used M7 for $1400... > Anyone game? > > On topic ( like that really matters around here)..... The old Summilux is > selling for around $800-1000, and if you like the look of the lens, it is a > good buy. They were always over $1000 a few months ago...... > > The new ASPH ( John Collier has one ( or at least thinks he still has it, > but really Leica has it) and feels it is a wonderful lens) is $2500, and I > think you should take it out for a test drive beore you spend that kind of > money for a 50mm lens. > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net > > used M7s, which are now selling for, what, around $2800, are only > worth approximately 50% of their new priced once they've been driven off > the lot. > > > _______________________________________________ I think after spending 2500 bucks for a lens you could take it for a test drive and get back nothing bug dog doo but you'd think it was really great dog doo. Best you've ever seen. And ask for seconds. An M7 for $1400 is like that guy who goes into the bar and orders a ........ Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/