rsh Posted April 18, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Last Friday I took film from the family trip France to be developed. While at the shop, I spotted with disbelieving eyes a 28-35-50 Tri Elmar, Current Version, and a 135 Apo Telyt. The shop had decided not to carry Leica anymore and so both lenses had closeout pricing. The Tri Elmar was $1,495.00 and the 135 was $1,395.00. I snapped both up with no hesitation. Â Two weeks ago, I found a 90 Apo Summicron that was essentially new, but the warranty had been sent in by the previous owner. The price - $1,840.00. Â The Tri Elmar is now glued to the M8. The 135 went into a bag with the M5 and the MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 18, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Damn i have been looking for a 135mm , Actually me dealer owes me one on a trade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share #3 Â Posted April 18, 2007 There was one more at the store today. Shall I check on it for you tomorrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha Posted April 18, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted April 18, 2007 hi Guy, Â i am very new to RF photography and my first leica lens is the first gen TE (and cv 15). i've had it for about a month and cant say that i very comfortable with it. I had a panasonic lc1 for about three years and grew quite used to f2 and such. i am now looking to possibly sell the TE and instead get something like a cron 35mm f/2. too fast or should i give it more time? my main concern is the bulkiness of the TE and limitations of f4. having a TE and a separate prime lense in that range is not an option at this stage, i'd rather get a portrait (probably a 75 cron) lens. Â thanks misha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share #5 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Keep the Tri Elmar. It will be a great travel lens. Buy the 35 Sumicron. Each lens has its place. Â When I purchased the 90 APO Summicron, I thought about selling the 90 Elmarit, but thought is all I did. Never sell any Leica gear unless you have to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha Posted April 18, 2007 Share #6  Posted April 18, 2007 Keep the Tri Elmar. It will be a great travel lens. Buy the 35 Sumicron. Each lens has its place. When I purchased the 90 APO Summicron, I thought about selling the 90 Elmarit, but thought is all I did. Never sell any Leica gear unless you have to.  thanks. i know what you mean, but when i travel abroad its mainly for work, and for no less than six months (i work for an ngo) so i am not sure about needing a separate "travel" lens.  misha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mondello Posted April 18, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) So, Richard, what else are they closing out? Â Can you provide a web address or phone number? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 18, 2007 Share #8 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Yes Richard let me know how much the other 135 apo is and condition if you go back. My dealer owes me about 1300 from a trade and has been looking for one and i would put the extra money in it if he got one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradreiman Posted April 18, 2007 Share #9 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Michael-I gotta recommend the cvnokton 35mm f1.2. Its only 800 bucks and its really nice. a little large but a great, fast, sharp lens to see if you like the 35....b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share #10 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Guy: Â The 135 is a brand new lens, old stock, uncoded. You will get the passport warranty when you send in the cards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEP Posted April 18, 2007 Share #11 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Guy:Â The 135 is a brand new lens, old stock, uncoded. You will get the passport warranty when you send in the cards. Â Â Can you even code a 135? I thought there were no codes for it. If there are, please let me know what it is! Actually all I want is 135 in the EXIF data. There is no vignetting etc. right now I look at the shot and either remember I used the 135, or realise it's the 135 because there is no other focal length there (hopefully I won't get this consufed with CV15 shots!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 18, 2007 Share #12 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Can you even code a 135? I thought there were no codes for it. If there are, please let me know what it is! Actually all I want is 135 in the EXIF data. There is no vignetting etc. right now I look at the shot and either remember I used the 135, or realise it's the 135 because there is no other focal length there (hopefully I won't get this consufed with CV15 shots!). Â You can code for the 2.8/135. Look in Carsten's list. You will have to push the frame-selector lever over to activate the coding though, as the 2.8 brings up the 90 mm framelines.Or modify the framelineselection on the mount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 18, 2007 Share #13 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks Richard i am calling them today. Not to worried about coding the 135 my 75 lux and 90 apo are not either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_l Posted April 18, 2007 Share #14 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Michael- I also have an LC1 and an M8...and the M8 at ISO 2500 (actual 3200) is better than the LC1 was at 400....so an f4 lens on an M8 is still faster than an f2 LC1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mondello Posted April 18, 2007 Share #15 Â Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks Richard i am calling them today. Â Â Calling WHO?!?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 18, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted April 18, 2007 A leica dealer in Atlanta but it was gone. i bought a demo from somewhere else at more money. i always wind up paying more than anyone. Have crap luck like this. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycioni Posted April 18, 2007 Share #17  Posted April 18, 2007 Damn i have been looking for a 135mm , Actually me dealer owes me one on a trade  Guy,  A very reputable camera store in Vancouver has a very nice used 135 F3.4 for $1799CDN. You might want give them a try. I have a looked at it a few times - but I am happy with two I have (tele-elmar and the elmarit).  http://www.kerrisdalecamera.com  Cheers. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycioni Posted April 18, 2007 Share #18 Â Posted April 18, 2007 A leica dealer in Atlanta but it was gone. i bought a demo from somewhere else at more money. i always wind up paying more than anyone. Have crap luck like this. LOL Â Should have read more closely.... If anyone else is interested give Kerrisdale a look see. Â T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 18, 2007 Share #19 Â Posted April 18, 2007 That's okay Terri , thanks for looking around. there getting hard to get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thpeters Posted April 19, 2007 Share #20 Â Posted April 19, 2007 I was there last friday April 13 and it was sold already. Â Theo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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