Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When it comes to the mechanical lenses from Leica, it's very safe to buy used. In particular when one shops on the list. But when it comes to auto-focus lens I buy new. Of the the two auto-focus lenses I bought used, one went for an overhaul to the tune of $350+. It was still still well below the new price, but what a waste of time dealing with it. My last Leica lens CLA from John went for $125. These days that can be the cost of a filter, or a hood, so it's fairly tolerable. Slobodan Dimitrov Studio G-8, AGCC http://sdimitrovphoto.com On Aug 25, 2005, at 8:41 AM, Aaron Sandler wrote: > Hmmmm...my experience, while perhaps more limited, has been very > different from yours, Chris. > > I own 3 Leica lenses, all used, all bought from real people, all > very satisfying. I would not have been able to afford them new, so > that wasn't a consideration, but even if I could afford it, I can't > imagine spending the significant extra $$$$ to get new ones...let > someone else take the hit of buying the new lenses, I say. > > I do agree with trying to buy from someone who bought the lens new > and babied it, if possible... > > Best, > Aaron > > > >> Jeff, >> >> After a few years of buying and using used Leica lenses my advice >> has become: >> >> Buy new whenever possible (the extra cost in each case has been >> worth while in the long run) >> >> Don't buy used unless you have an evaluation period (which >> includes running a few rolls and/or sending it to Sherry even if >> it "looks" good. >> >> Only buy used from original owners or experts like Sherry. >> >> So the brand isn't necessarily the most important issue regarding >> quality. And A satisfying lens is priceless. >> >> Chris >> >> BTW I'm in the same boat looking for a newer 28mm. I'm reaching >> for the 28/2, see how close I get! >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >