World's most expensive red paint

[enboe]

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As I sit here looking at the herd, I keep thinking about how nice the black chrome 35mm asph with red numbers would look on my black chrome M-A.  I have the standard issue of that lens, and it really is just cosmetics, but $3250 + taxes for red numbering, o.k. plus matte chrome finish, just makes me cringe.  Plus, on the other hand, it could be my 50th birthday present to myself.  Trying to talk some sense into myself.

 

Anyone own one yet and so thrilled they have to brag?

 

Eric

[jamriman]

Its not the red paint that makes it expensive, its a limited edition made out of brass and black chromed. I like the 50. Im trying to sell my 50 ASPH regular to buy it but these days Leica used lenses are no longer in demand, sadly.

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[rirakuma]

It would look nice paired with your MA and I don't see anything wrong with paying extra for something you find aesthetically pleasing. That being said I wouldn't consider it as an investment.

[250swb]

Red is harder to see than white in demanding conditions so it tells you about the people who buy it, esthete's who value bling above practicality.

 

Steve

[BerndReini]

There is nothing wrong with splurging on something you really enjoy. It is "man-jewelry."

[AB007]

Why not? It could be perfect your 50th B'day gift if you like it so much     

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As I sit here looking at the herd, I keep thinking about how nice the black chrome 35mm asph with red numbers would look on my black chrome M-A.  I have the standard issue of that lens, and it really is just cosmetics, but $3250 + taxes for red numbering, o.k. plus matte chrome finish, just makes me cringe.  Plus, on the other hand, it could be my 50th birthday present to myself.  Trying to talk some sense into myself.

 

Anyone own one yet and so thrilled they have to brag?

 

Eric

Once, on the tube somewhere under London, I was approached by an Indian man who questioned me about my camera. Just a black MP with a bog standard 35 'cron ASPH, I mentioned I had bought it as a birthday present to myself. His face went blank and he asked 'You bought a birthday present for yourself?', so I replied 'Don't worry, I OK'ed it with my wife first'. I thought he might slap me for being so weak, but the several ladies standing next to us looked very bemused. The gals know where the power is; the rest is just posturing by the children.

 

s-a

 

There are three kinds of people in the world:

those who cannot be moved,

those who can be moved

and those who move.

-Arab proverb (attrib.)

[Peter Kilmister]

I bought all my Leica kit with my wife's approval. It makes sense. Get clearance from management and all is happy.

[gberger]

My wife was an excellent photographer. She and I "agreed" on our purchases of Leica M bodies and lenses. I learned, very quickly, that a husband's most useful two words in the English dictionary were: "Yes, Dear."

[microview]

The red and black is indeed fabulous: the extra weight less desirable, although as it's the smaller Summicron you may not mind that. Go for it!

[pico]

My wife was an excellent photographer. She and I "agreed" on our purchases of Leica M bodies and lenses. I learned, very quickly, that a husband's most useful two words in the English dictionary were: "Yes, Dear."

 

I am blessed. My wife never questions my purchases. She does not monitor my spending. But then, while she does work, it's all my money for everything in the household and I don't look at her purchases. She's got to have more shoes than God.

[fotoism]

I once read "It's always easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission". YMMV.

[Manoleica]

$3250+Taxes FOR BLING""

common man, you maybe well healed, you may be a highly proficient photographer, once the Bling is adorning your camera what's next? - "baffled in Bremerton" '(°!°)'

[NB23]

My wife was an excellent photographer. She and I "agreed" on our purchases of Leica M bodies and lenses. I learned, very quickly, that a husband's most useful two words in the English dictionary were: "Yes, Dear."

I guess that this turns you into the wife and turns her into the husband.

[jankap]

Nonsense.

Leica lenses are made out of metal. This is more expensive.

The rangefinder has to follow the lens in a mechanical way. This is an extra effort, that costs.

It is said, that Leica are produced following very narrow tolerances. I believe this. 

Leica has long term facilities for repairing. I don´t know how these are with canikonsony products.

 

My radio/television shop says, that cheap radiosets of today cannot be repaired after 3 or 4 years (the economical lifetime).

Jan

[Winedemonium]

They are aesthetically matched. Be aware that they are heavier than the regular black versions. 

 

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[dot-me-not]

Someone mentioned red is harder to see in demanding conditions. I would say red is hard to read in ideal conditions.

 

Except for that, I LOVE my 35, so I say get one for your Fiftieth -- it's still a lot cheaper than a convertible/girlfriend-on-the-side.

[rsh]

If it will make  you happy and you can still find both, go for them.  Not certain any are still available at MSRP.  The 50s on E Bay seem to have moved to upwards of $5,000.00 and the 35s upwards of $3,500.00.

[Ai_Print]

Im trying to sell my 50 ASPH regular to buy it but these days Leica used lenses are no longer in demand, sadly.

 

Sure they are in demand, just price it correctly and it will sell.

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