mustafasoleiman Posted September 25, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) How do they expect us to use our flashy M8s... I cannot find any 75cron or 28cron anywhere on two continents (preferably in London though) It can't be too difficult to make lenses if you have done it for 90 years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wparsonsgisnet Posted September 25, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2007 As you know from reading the news, the supply of Leica thingies is exactly analogous to the supply of milk products. China [for this analogy, read: photographers] is buying dry milk product like it's going out of style. This has resulted in the elimination of all stocks of milk products (dry milk, butter, etc) in Europe and will shortly have the same effect in the US. The news analysis has mentioned that there is "only so much milk supply" and that everyone is waiting to see if dairy farmers will change their product mix. That gobbledy-gook is another way of saying that in the short run, Leica can't actually produce a lot more of these things that they are really good at making. Use what you got; keep your eyes peeled. As an example, one guy on this forum who is a well-known pro and oft-published poster here, just got a lens he wanted by dint of posting around. What you looking for? Check with Popflash and Classic and other guys, and keep your wallet handy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 25, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2007 It's tough and you happened to pick two very popular ones too. Glad i bought most of my stuff before the M8 came out. You looking for new or used. used is impossible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted September 25, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2007 They were all recalled due to internal parts made in China. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 25, 2007 Share #5 Posted September 25, 2007 28 cron new and in stock. Ouch !! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/214061-USA/Leica_11604_28mm_f_2_0_Aspherical_M.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted September 25, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2007 I heard they were all bought up six months ago by hedge funds. JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted September 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Use what you got; keep your eyes peeled. As an example, one guy on this forum who is a well-known pro and oft-published poster here, just got a lens he wanted by dint of posting around. What you looking for? Check with Popflash and Classic and other guys, and keep your wallet handy. I am coming from the M6, so I have been using the 35cron/lux, 50lux and 90cron. I have bought a CV15 to replace my old Russar 20mm and bought a 35cron asph as my 35s were quite old and in need of some time off... The 50lux is just not doing it for me and the 90cron seems not to be working properly. I have replaced it with an old 90 elmarit, which is great but a bit too tight. I need a 75cron (new) and eventually a 28cron or 24... have not made up my mind up yet... also I am trying do save first for the 75, which is more essential. What is Popflash and Classic? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted September 25, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2007 What is Popflash and Classic? Many thanks Popflash is a dealer, Tony Rose, in California--www.popflash.com. Very knowledgeable. There are lots and lot of othersin the U.S.--www.camerawest.com, also in California. I've often had my best luck trying the smaller, obscure dealers. Although it too is extremely hard to come by (there is a used one on E-bay at the moment, however), what about the new 28mm Elmarit-M coded lens? I bought it in December and have taken thousands of shots with it. A little contrasty perhaps, but more often than not that is something I prefer. It is about $1495 USD--or, $1800 USD less than the 28mm Cron. I can't think of a time when it really would have made any difference to have had that one extra F-stop--certainly not worth $1,800 to me at least. The Elmarit is a beauty--very light and compact, too. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEBnewyork Posted September 25, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2007 What is Popflash and Classic? Many thanks Popflash is a dealer, Tony Rose, in California--www.popflash.com. Very knowledgeable. There are lots and lot of othersin the U.S.--www.camerawest.com, also in California. I've often had my best luck trying the smaller, obscure dealers. Although it too is extremely hard to come by (there is a used one on E-bay at the moment, however), what about the new 28mm Elmarit-M coded lens? I bought it in December and have taken thousands of shots with it. A little contrasty perhaps, but more often than not that is something I prefer. It is about $1495 USD--or, $1800 USD less than the 28mm Cron. I can't think of a time when it really would have made any difference to have had that one extra F-stop--certainly not worth $1,800 to me at least. The Elmarit is a beauty--very light and compact, too. Just a thought. It is not easy to find the 28 elmarit either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEBnewyork Posted September 25, 2007 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2007 Sorry a out my messed up post above. This is why Guy doesn't post from an iPhone! I was simply responding to the post about considering the 28 elmarit....impossible to find like the cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted September 25, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2007 You can also contact David Farkas whenever you are in need of Leica stuff. He runs Dale Labs (dalelabs.com) here in Florida (an authorized Leica dealer) and also a forum member. Cheers, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mym6is12 Posted September 25, 2007 Share #12 Posted September 25, 2007 I got an 'as new' 28mm Summicron last week for 1200GBP from Ffordes in Beauly. They also had a s/h 28mm Elmarit ASPH a few weeks ago - it also went very quickly. The trick ( which I will now reveal - to stop me being tempted by any more lenses ) is to look on their site just after it's daily update ( 19:00 UK time ) . Direct Link to Leica M s/h pages Happy hunting. It certainly seems very sharp wide open. Attached test shot is at f/2 with quite a slow shutter on Acros - no M8 for me, I chose lenses instead and to wait for the M9. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/34325-impossible-lenses-to-find/?do=findComment&comment=362642'>More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 25, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2007 Sorry a out my messed up post above. This is why Guy doesn't post from an iPhone! I was simply responding to the post about considering the 28 elmarit....impossible to find like the cron. Exactly right , it's great but posting any length of a conversation is too much. More like yes , no and maybes. LOL were just too old Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth_c Posted September 26, 2007 Share #14 Posted September 26, 2007 I heard they were all bought up six months ago by hedge funds. JC That's OK then. They will be available again in a few months but lower quality and twice the price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuckley Posted September 26, 2007 Share #15 Posted September 26, 2007 Hint: a 28 Elmarit was available yesterday at Adorama. Cheers, JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted September 26, 2007 Share #16 Posted September 26, 2007 Hong Kong used to be Leica lens heaven. Plentiful supply at much lower price. But not anymore. I had to wait for 4 months for a 6-bit 75/cron. And that was the end of last year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted September 26, 2007 I think I am going to wear a tight black leather nurse type kinda job... put a wip in my hand and go down to Solms to nudge them lazy workers!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted September 26, 2007 Share #18 Posted September 26, 2007 Kinky, I love magenta clad nurses. Oh whip me baby! LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted September 26, 2007 Share #19 Posted September 26, 2007 Wey Cameras in Weybridge, Surrey, just south west of London have a 75 cron in stock, but they have not updated their website since 24th Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottv Posted September 26, 2007 Share #20 Posted September 26, 2007 Hong Kong used to be Leica lens heaven. Plentiful supply at much lower price. But not anymore. I had to wait for 4 months for a 6-bit 75/cron. And that was the end of last year! I've just passed 4 months since ordering the same. The problems all the new Leica m8 users... like myself, sorry guys ; ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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