sblitz Posted February 18, 2014 Share #41 Posted February 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) d-lux4 new m9 new m4 m6 used lenses a mix of new (50mm lux, 18mm sem, 75mm cron, 35mm cron) and used (28mm cron, 90mm elmarit) bought new and sold 28mm elmarit, 90mm summarit, bought used and sold 135 tele-elmarit. only had a problem with an m6 (counter), sent it to Leica NJ through Adorama (where I bought the camera), was taking forever, Adorama swapped the camera for a newer (still classic) m6. Good reason to buy used through a reputable builder. Personally, aside from enjoying getting that new box to unwrap something for the first time, my bias has become to buy electronic cameras new, everything else used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plewislambert Posted February 18, 2014 Share #42 Posted February 18, 2014 I bought several film Leicas and an M9 used.Only the IIIf needed a repair, a new shutter, but isn't isn't worth repairing. The M9 gives me better results than any other camera I had. Would I buy an M240? Not at current prices. Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted February 18, 2014 Share #43 Posted February 18, 2014 First Leica was a M2R I bought used in 1968. Then came a M4 in 1969 that I bought new and kept for 40 years. Then a M8 that I bought new. Then a M9 that I bought new and is now my only Leica... that is until this afternoon when my used S2 is due to arrive by FedX. I'd like to add a MM and another M9 sometime in the next 2 years. I think I have enough lenses (5) for my M9 but will need to add a 35 and 120 for the S2. I'll probably buy them used. I'll pass on the M. Didn't like the M5 either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldchen Posted February 26, 2014 Share #44 Posted February 26, 2014 For Leica digital bodies, I only buy brand new ones. For film body and lens, I only buy 2nd handed. There is always bugs in the digital bodies so I need the full warranty in unwanted situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hossegor Posted February 26, 2014 Share #45 Posted February 26, 2014 the only thing i bought new is my 35 fle. everything else used (nocti included) and happy about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted February 26, 2014 Share #46 Posted February 26, 2014 Lots of new and lots of used - just depends on what’s around at the time. 2 new R9/DMRs and 1 used R8/DMR (that’s probably as many as any one individual has owned) New M6TTL many years ago Used M2 Used M9 Mixture of new and used glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 28, 2014 Share #47 Posted February 28, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have purchased both. Last was a used M8 that was and is fine. That was my entry digital. Took me 6 months to sort out the color issues with a lot of unexpected expenses. All is well now and there are no short cuts. Buy the filters and code the lenses, then profile the camera with Adobe Profile editor. I bought a new M9 P at the discount offered at the time. Nice camera without the major bugs of the M8. They had to replace the battery as the charger would not charge it. The M8 charger did charge it. I purchased new and used film M. My advice is buy new. I spent a fortune on all redoing things and CLA. But id you wanted a M3 or M2 in 1980, there was no choice. Then and now, quality use is priced too close to new. Buy new. Get the warrantee and keep Leica going. If you are willing to take a chance on worn looking stuff, buy used. Actually if you can try it out, no problem. Someone may have used and loved it. But I have new looking older stuff and it turned out not to work as it should. Someone bought that and discarded it to the drawer. The widow eventually selling it off. There can be no entry Leica. What can you cheapen or leave off so people would not complain. I am very unhappy over the USB port. The advice is try before you buy, If not, buy new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted February 28, 2014 Share #48 Posted February 28, 2014 The only Leica equipment I've bought new has been my M6 and 50mm and 35mm Summicrons, in the mid 1990's. Oh, and the 150 Pradovit, and three pairs of binoculars. All the rest, M2, M3 111f, 1f and M9 and lenses have been used: some from private individuals, some from dealers and some of the lenses from auction. It's not that I wouldn't buy new now, but that what I have is perfectly good for what I do, and I cannot justify upgrading just for the sake of having the latest. Susie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 28, 2014 Share #49 Posted February 28, 2014 The only Leica equipment I've bought new has been my M6 and 50mm and 35mm Summicrons, in the mid 1990's. Oh, and the 150 Pradovit, and three pairs of binoculars. All the rest, M2, M3 111f, 1f and M9 and lenses have been used: some from private individuals, some from dealers and some of the lenses from auction. It's not that I wouldn't buy new now, but that what I have is perfectly good for what I do, and I cannot justify upgrading just for the sake of having the latest. Susie If you like what you have, keep it . Seriously. Sometimes we buy something new and it is not as expected and we fiddle with repairs and it never gets right. In my opinion, you buy new to get a faster lens if you need a faster lens . At 5.6 they are all satisfactory except for a few CV lenses I would not sell. They seemed to work ok on film, not so hot on digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmember Posted February 28, 2014 Share #50 Posted February 28, 2014 M240 new M Monochrom 24 Lux ASPH 35 Lux ASPH non-FLE 50 Lux ASPH 75 Cron APO all used. All fine, boxed mint, in total saved myself about £7500 over buying them all new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted March 1, 2014 Share #51 Posted March 1, 2014 MP new. No problems though after 9 years I suspect it has developed a light leak. M2 used. Needed a CLA but I expected that as it had sat unused for years M9 new. No problem. R6.2 used. No problem. MM used. Bought off a friend for an obscenely low price as he just never bonded with it. Can't believe my luck. No problem but I've only had it a couple of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted March 1, 2014 Share #52 Posted March 1, 2014 Since I was a teenager (many decades ago), I have bought and sold literally hundreds of film Leicas and lenses. I used to read Shutterbug when it was a yellow newspaper. This echoes my own experience. Back in the early 70s, I worked in a camera store that sold Leica. I was selling Leica at age 15! My dad was a Leica guy and I learned from him. I was always around Leicas and selling them was a natural. I had my own M3 and Black Paint SL in junior high. The memory of Shutterbug when it was a yellow newspaper really brought back memories. I was 26 when I opened my own camera shop with my dad, and of course I immediately applied for a Leica franchise and got one! I was an active Leica USA dealer for over 20 years and used to advertise in Shutterbug back in the good old days. Stan Tamarkin, Don Chatterton, Jim Keel, King Grant (KEH), Ken Hansen, Leica Eddie Tillis until Leica made him stop using Leica in his name. We were all there and I developed many personal relations that lasted up to the current day. This was long before the internet or ebay. I had an 800 toll free number 1-800-755-LEICA. It was great and I loved every minute of it!. Great story. At 16, I was a teenager selling cameras in the Midwest back in the early '70s as well and an avid Shutterbug reader. I likely drooled over your ads many times. Which store did you have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMBSGV Posted March 2, 2014 Share #53 Posted March 2, 2014 I’ve only owned film Leicas. M2 used though primarily now use my M7 M7 dealer demo with warranty 35 mm Summicron v1 used 35 mm Summicron ASPH used 50mm Summicron v1 used 50mm Summicron dual range used 90mm Elmar collapsible used 90mm Elmarit M used I’ve never had a problem with any of these. I’ve never even needed a CLA on anything. Along with the image quality and my personal leaning to rangefinders, this is the major reason why I’ve always used Leica and will always use Leica. As for a digital Leica, I need to get richer, though one may be out there in the future . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbaddley Posted March 3, 2014 Share #54 Posted March 3, 2014 1/A Used (!) M6 New (My first, and possibly best...) No problem ever. MP New (À la Carte. Gorgeous.) No problem. M9 New. Rangefinder needed adjustment at 2 years. MM "U-Code" Leica-refurbished demo camera with 1 year warranty. Except for a few hundred actuations, it was indistinguishable from new. By the time I had it a week, I'd put more use on it than it came with. Although I usually prefer new, this was definitely worth it for the $1000. discount. Maybe even better than new, since it went in and got checked after the first several exposures. No problem. - David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Gunst Lund Posted March 4, 2014 Share #55 Posted March 4, 2014 Used: M8 upgraded, new sensor and electronics from LPS. M9 15mm 4.5 Voigtlander 21mm 4.0 Voigtlander 24mm 2.8 Asph 35mm 1.4 Asph 35mm 1.5 Canon - Disassemble clean and adjust 40mm 2.0 x2 - Disassemble clean and adjust 50mm 1.5 Voigtlander - Disassemble clean and adjust, close focus modifyed 50mm 2.0 75mm 2.0 Asph 90mm 3.5 APO Lanthar 105mm 2.5 Nikkor - Disassemble clean and adjust 135mm 4.0 Elmar - Disassemble clean and adjust New: 24mm 3.8 Asph 28mm 2.8 Asph 35mm 1.4 Asph FLE 50mm 2.0 Current Cameras go in for normal service at LPS Nothing else has been needed, all lenses focus fine and M9 I adjusted myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 4, 2014 Share #56 Posted March 4, 2014 IIIf - used but sold IIIg - used M2 - used MP - used but traded it M8 (1st) - new but traded it M8 (2nd) - used M9-P - new but traded it M - new. M lenses - all used except: 28/2.8 Elmarit asph but traded it 28/2 Summicron asph 50/1.4 Summilux. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted March 4, 2014 Share #57 Posted March 4, 2014 Cameras M3 - used (through this forum) MP - used (locally from trademe and sold through this forum) M9 - new (M9P upgrade) from Meister, Berlin Monochrom - new from Photo & Video, Christchurch Lenses Elmar 135/4 - used (locally, through trademe) AA Sumicron 90/2 - new from Ken Hansen Summilux 75/1.4 - used from Hong Kong (eBay) Summitar 50/2 - used from Hong Kong (eBay) Summillux 50/1.4 ASPH - new from Ken Hansen Noctilux 0.95 - new from Photo & Video Summicron 35/2 ASPH - new from Meister, Berlin (and sold through this forum) Summilux 35/1.4 FLE - new from Photo & Video Summicron 28/2 ASPH - used (locally from trademe) Summilux 21 ASPH - new from Ken Hansen DIstagon ZM 15/2.8 - used from Hong Kong (eBay) Way too much money (I'm stupid), but lots of pleasure. Looking at the list, that's 9 items imported, and 6 bought locally. Interesting. My other Japanese gear was all bought locally, new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappert Posted March 5, 2014 Share #58 Posted March 5, 2014 very camera and lens I own and have ever owned has been used. the way I see it if you are careful and buy with some warranty and that peace of mind that comes with purchasing from a reputable seller then it's no different than having a new camera that you've used for a while then started using again in my opinion. At least you know it works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwwy Posted March 5, 2014 Share #59 Posted March 5, 2014 Used m8 with 22000 shots (previous owner upgraded to m8u, when I got it from ebay I sent it to NJ leica for service ,no problem at all m9 with 7700 shots (bought it from ebay too) 35mm summilux pre-a ( I bought it from ebay Germany) New X2 ( I bought EVF, ever-ready case too) 50mm Summicron v5 all leica ir uv cut filter for 35mm and 50mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_taylor Posted March 8, 2014 Share #60 Posted March 8, 2014 I recently picked up my first Leica, a like-new-in-box M9. Guy had shot less than 1000 frames and stored it in his closet. I got it with all original packaging and paperwork, including receipt for around 60% of the new price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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