ROM

[Ivar B]

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I have listed a 3-cam Apo-Telyt-R 4.0/280mm for sale and a potential buyer wondered why I have not converted it to ROM. For me using the lens it accounts for precisely zero but does anyone know if Leica still converts 3-cam lenses to ROM and what they charge?

 

[jaapv]

The simple answer is: because it is virtually meaningless on film cameras and not worth the money for digital ones - if they even can use the ROM.

[Ivar B]

The simple answer is: because it is virtually meaningless on film cameras and not worth the money for digital ones - if they even can use the ROM.

 

I agree with you, Jaap, but the potential buyer wanted a 750 € discount since the lens is uncoded. 

[jaapv]

I would refuse that buyer. Obviously a haggler and high-risk for after-sales trouble.

[masjah]

Ivar, I don't think this is excessive even for a non ROM lens. I would politely decline the offer. Certainly I would sell it as is and not attempt conversion. I do think ROM lenses are worth it on an R8/9 though.

[Steve McGarrett]

In my opinion, ROMs worth it even on a digital Leica camera, just like 6-bit Ms (ie. you don't have to enter in the menu every time you change lens). Having said that, requesting a 750 bucks discount is just ridiculous...

[ellisson]

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Scanning prices for this lens in similar condition (non-ROM version) for 6 or more months, I've found no better price.    

Agree with the others:  Your price is good.   

 

Gary

[Ivar B]

It may appear that the prospective buyer was a dealer who wanted this lens for resale. I saw he already had one for sale for more than twice my asking price, albeit in mint condition and ROM.

[farnz]

Ivar,

 

I bought my 280/4 APO-Telyt-R a few years ago for considerably more than you're offering yours and I still keep a check on the prices in the event that I might decide to part with it at some stage.  I haven't seen any sold at as low a price as you're offering yours for so the potential buyer who wants a €750 discount is being disingenuous in my opinion.

 

I use ROM lenses with my SL, Leica M-Adaptor-T and Leica R-Adaptor-M and the ROM does not transfer through to the SL to allow it to automatically identify the lens so the ROM is of very limited use nowadays I think.  (I don't use a Leica R-Adaptor-L that might perhaps transfer ROM lens identity - I just don't know.)

 

Pete.

[Steve McGarrett]

I use ROM lenses with my SL, Leica M-Adaptor-T and Leica R-Adaptor-M and the ROM does not transfer through to the SL to allow it to automatically identify the lens so the ROM is of very limited use nowadays I think.  (I don't use a Leica R-Adaptor-L that might perhaps transfer ROM lens identity - I just don't know.)

 

Yes, it does.

[tritentrue]

I bought my 280/4 APO-Telyt-R a few years ago for considerably more than you're offering yours and I still keep a check on the prices in the event that I might decide to part with it at some stage.  I haven't seen any sold at as low a price as you're offering yours for so the potential buyer who wants a €750 discount is being disingenuous in my opinion.

 

 

Same experience here, same resulting opinion.

 

And I've never noticed the mount type making much of a difference in price.

[gvaliquette]

Ivar,

 

I bought my 280/4 APO-Telyt-R a few years ago for considerably more than you're offering yours and I still keep a check on the prices in the event that I might decide to part with it at some stage.  I haven't seen any sold at as low a price as you're offering yours for so the potential buyer who wants a €750 discount is being disingenuous in my opinion.

 

I use ROM lenses with my SL, Leica M-Adaptor-T and Leica R-Adaptor-M and the ROM does not transfer through to the SL to allow it to automatically identify the lens so the ROM is of very limited use nowadays I think.  (I don't use a Leica R-Adaptor-L that might perhaps transfer ROM lens identity - I just don't know.)

 

Pete.

 

Pete,

 

Confirming that the Leica R-Adapter-L (Leica R-Adapter-T) DOES transfer the lens info to the SL.  What it does not do, and I think that, for US$750.00, it should, is close the auto-diaphragm!  Very unfortunate.

 

(Leica, are you listening?)

 

Guy

[adli]

Hi Ivar,

 

I only consider R-lenses with ROM as I use them on my SL and I like to have the lens information stored with the pictures. So I see the point of the potential buyer, but not the point of the discount as you have listed the lens as 3-cam...

 

Arne

[wildlightphoto]

FWIW the lens is not 3-cam.  It's R cam.