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Look what arrived today; I believe it was produced in 2013 but looks like it has hardly seen any action.

Earlier this week I picked up the Summicron 28 so... time to get busy!

 

And yeah, from here on I will move over to the dark side of this forum: the M240 section. :p

Nevertheless, thanks to all who have replied to my original post; it has helped me in choosing for what I hope is "the right camera" for me.

 

 

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Very wise decision: Q with an optical viewfinder, a rangefinder and capable of taking other lenses. If I had to buy my first Leica today, that would be the combo to choose and use for the first year. Further expenses only by working less and shooting more till Christmas 2019.

In mint condition like yours, no better options imo, also considering the savings by not buying the latest as a first owner and having nevertheless top notch quality. Enjoy the frequent pleasure of taking pictures :) !

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