luther_berry Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 The Leica R users on this forum may be interested to know that Santa Claus is coming early to my house this year. I have just purchased a new Leica R 90/f2 APO lens with US warranty which is supposed to be in my eager hands in two days. Now must try to pick subjects for a good test this weekend using Kodachrome 64 and Gitzo 1224 tripod. If this new lens sample is as sharp as expected, I will probably sell my older version R90/f2 lens. Sweaty palms waiting for delivery on Wed. Wonder what this lens will cost me for Mama's Christmas gift? LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Reminds me of the old joke...one guy says to his friend "Just got a new Cadillac for my wife", to which the friend replies "Wow! I wonder what they'll give me for mine?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I'm considering adding that lens to my R kit and would really like your take on it after your test. Will you be doing a side by side with the older 90/2? Be objective now, that is a LOT of money for a 90. especially just before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_p Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I am also interested in this lens. Can you please post some pictures when you have the time. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Luther What is the price for the R-90mm APO? Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_yoder3 Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I handled one at the Leica hq in Milan and it was sweeeeet. Smooth as silk focusing, absolutely no play. Sure looked sharp in the finder. Alas, I do this for a living... so I can't hope to be able to afford one. Sometimes I do wish I'd gone Nikon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I anxiously await your review...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luther_berry Posted October 15, 2002 Author Share Posted October 15, 2002 Robin, The normal price quoted for the USA version of the R90/f2 APO is $2095 from two different sources. I was told that these lenses would not be discounted for Leica Days anytime soon. I found a sample of the lens at Photovillage and bought it for a couple of upcoming trips in Nov/Dec. LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I handled one at Ken Hansen's last week in New York and it was tack sharp and well made. I look forward to hearing how well it performs before purchasing one. My eyes will be glued to this thread for some tinme to come. Finally, I am not surprised that the lens will not be discounted as it has all the makings of a big winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Lovely lens, bad price, but I suppose to be expected given Leica's pricing. I would never pay that much for a Leica or any 35mm lens. Even a gray import will be $1700 plus. At least they priced it below the 100mm APO. I am wondering whether the new 90mm appearance will mean the 100mm APO comes down in price secondhand. Personally, I hope so as then I might get the 100mm APO. On the other hand I can pick up the M 90mm APO equivalent for $1200 s/h. Not that I need either lens really as I have the 90mm Elmarit M and R versions and the 80mm Summilux, all superb lenses, but there is something about Leica APO lenses.... Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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