louloumum Posted November 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm thinking of accepting an offer to buy the equipment shown on the enclosed images: Leica M2 with Leicameter MC + 2 Summicron lenses (2/50 and 2,8/35). It's a fairly old camera but in rather good shape, I would think. The seller suggests something like EUR 800 / USD 1100. Should I go for it or walk away ? Any recommendations would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance ! _________________ Marie-Louise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alw Posted November 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2008 I´m not an expert, but judging by the pictures and what I´ve seen for sale, I´d say it´s a fair price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted November 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2008 If it was me - I would buy it for €800. To be sure, check on eBay for what an M2 alone sells for and also the Summicron 50 - but check what year of manufacture it is to get an accurate price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 14, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 14, 2008 The 35mm lens must be a Summaron, not a Summicron (as that would be f2). In any case assuming the lenses are free from haze/marks/fungus and the camera is working OK, the price is very good. Don't worry about the meter, which may well have given up or have a dead battery. The M2 is an early 'button rewind' model just like mine! Lovely camera. If you decide not to buy it give me the sellers number! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted November 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 14, 2008 Looks like a pretty good deal to me. Depends on the state it is in but the running price in the market in NL would be: M2 B- 900 euro 50/2 B 400 euro 35/2 B 1150 euro Leicameter MC 200 euro see: Schouten Select Cameras & Accessories! On the other hand I got my M2 + 35/2.8 for 600 euro including the cost of CLA about 1 year ago, so prices are variable to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 15, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 15, 2008 ...assuming the lenses are free from haze/marks/fungus and the camera is working OK, the price is very good... Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 15, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 15, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The button rewind does show that the camera must be from 1958 or 1959. A CLA is of course indicated. The v.2 (rigid) Summicron is probably the same age. This lovely kit does deserve a good home. The Leicameter MC, if still functioning, will have an old and tired selenium cell. A Leicameter MR or MR-4, with a CdS cell, is easy to find and will work well if you put a Wein cell inside. The old man from the Age of Selenium Meters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted November 15, 2008 Well, I must say I'm impressed ! This forum is obviously inhabited by some very generous experts. Gentlemen, thank you so much for your advice ! All the best to all of you....... _______________________ Marie-Louise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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