Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have always considered my Leica lenses to be amongst the cheapest to own and have always argued that the real cost of ownership is lower than other makes because of minimal depreciation. I was right until a couple of years ago on the depreciation. I am still using them long after the retail cost is forgotten. Having gone digital the Epson RD1 has been a boon - far more fun than I expected. I will probably buy a digital M at whatever price! Frank >> If you divide the cost of my new M4 & DR Summicron >> outfit in 1967 ($400.) by >> the number of years it has worked wonderfully for me >> and given me great >> pleasure in its use, the annual cost is a hair over >> $10. If you divide the >> cost of the obsolescent products marketed today by >> their lifespans - planned >> from inception - it will be in the thousands of >> dollars per year. Which is >> "cheaper"?