[Leica] To Keep or Not to Keep a Leica 1.4/75 M-Summilux

[rangefinder at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig)]

Hi Buzz

I guess I haven't explained myself well enough (english is only my 3rd-best 
language). My thought was if I should make the repair or if I should not 
and buy a used one for that price (as Leica has not repaired it yet, they 
just sent the cost estimate). Your price estimation for a used one is too 
high. For the price of the repair (EUR750 plus something for my repairman) 
I could have a used one on the auction site. That's what I meant when I 
wrote "pay it or get rid of it".

I like the lens very much and used it more than the 50mm lenses that I 
have. The size and weight are a minus, but if the T.A. rapidgrip is 
attached at the camera, handling is no problem.

I agree it doesnt make sense to keep such a lens when it's not used much.

My disappointment is mainly about the fact, that this lens is glued 
together like a cheap japanese one. Could be a reason for me not to buy the 
newer, but the older, mostly pre-asph, Leica lenses. Because the ability of 
mechanical repairs is one of the reasons I choose Leica.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Didier


>Well, it doesn't make any economic sense to pay for such an expensive
>repair and then get rid of the lens, you wouldn't recover anywhere near
>the initial cost after depreciation, plus the cost of the repair.  To my
>mind the question is how much you like and use the 75 Summilux.
>[...]
>Buzz Hausner