Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> >Or, again if it's the non-goggled version, sell the M3 and get an M2 and >still come out ahead. Doesn't work that way, it still pulls up the 50 frame line on the M2. >--- On Wed, 3/18/09, Leina Gonzalez <gonzalel at online.de> wrote: > > > From: Leina Gonzalez <gonzalel at online.de> > > Subject: [Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron > > To: lug at leica-users.org > > Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 10:24 AM > > Hello all, > > > > I'm considering purchasing a set which, the title gives > > it all away, includes a Leica M3, serial number 104XXXX, so > > it is a 1962 model, in addition is a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux > > according to the serial number the second version Leitz > > Wetzlar (I've read that many of these lenses were > > Canadian made, and often preferred to the German-made lens) > > and finally, a 35mm Summicron that is unfortunately missing > > its "goggles." All the equipment is in nice shape, > > its a user but not damaged and the leather is intact. The > > exception is the minty Summaron, but still no goggles. I > > guess I am waiving slightly in that I would've preferred > > a nice M2 with a wide angle lens. But the deal is for 750 > > euros or approx. $1,000 , I'd like to know if this is a > > decent price. I am not well versed in vintage Leica prices, > > and I have looked at old eb**y auctions. And before there is > > a ruckus, I'm in Germany. Leica bodies tend to sell for > > less than in the states, I watched an M2 body sell for 300 > > euros the other day. Couldn't believe it. I would've > > bid on it except the serial no. wasn't what I was after. > > This is a private sale, but I don't have the chance to > > return it if I don't like it or if if the thing breaks. > > I'm not sure of the value of either of these lenses and > > if they could potentially sell them later if they are not > > what I want. I'd really appreciate any advice or tips or > > suggestions to quit thinking about it and buy it > > already...Thanks!! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more > > information > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Chris Saganich MS, CPH Senior Physicist, Office of Health Physics Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York Presbyterian Hospital chs2018 at med.cornell.edu http://intranet.med.cornell.edu/research/health_phys/ Ph. 212.746.6964 Fax. 212.746.4800 Office A-0049