paul_neuthaler

<p>I just cannot stay away from the Forum. Regarding the quality, feel and reliability of original Wetzlar-made Leicas, when I gave away most of my collection several months ago, I heeded the admonitions of Plimpton and other Forum friends to keep a few of the best, most iconic Leicas. And now I am ready to part with them.<br> If anyone wants to buy all three, in triple-mint condition, for $5k complete -- here they are:<br> M2, made in 1966, with 35 Summaron 1:2.8<br> SL2, 50 Jahre in Chrome, made in 1975, with 60 Macro-Elmarit R 1:2.8 with 1:1 extension tube<br> IIIG, made in 1960, with Leicavit and 50 Collapsible Summicron 1:2<br> --all cameras, lenses, etc. are immaculate.<br> Paul<br> pdn42@optonline.net</p>

<p>Just bought a copy: I can hear Al saying: "why didn't you buy two/"</p>

<p>I have hundreds of these dating from the fifties!<br> Who wants 'em? Make me a low offer.</p>

<p>Looks like he just escaped from somewhere after seriously abusing some M2's</p>

<p>Bill, nice pic of best Leica ever!!!</p>

<p>Get an M2 and don't look back. Best insides of any M IMHO.</p>

<p>Look at the 35mm 1:3.5 Summaron</p>

<p>I just love to read of continued interest in the LTM bodies and lenses.</p>

<p>Good info., Alan.</p>

<p>How lucky, or not, am I to still be amazed at the resolution and color rendition of my classic 35mm 1:2.8 Summaron?</p>

<p>IMHO, nothing beats a IIIG, 50mm 1:2 collapsible Summicron, Leicavit winder and 50mm Leitz Briteline finder.</p>

<p>Just wonderful!</p>

<p>Kinda looks real but...</p>

<p>SL2: 60mm 1:2.8 ElmaritR; 28mm 1:2.8 ElmaritR</p>

<p>Great review: nice M-A; just validates my M2 comfort zone (kinda love my SL2 with Macro-Elmarit 60mm 1:2.8 as well)</p>

<p>YES</p>

<p>M2, 35mm 1:2.8 Summaron</p>

<p>If you look at a camera relative to profit, reselling, refurbishing, etc., IMHO you need a primer on how to make money in this world. A few bucks more or less is hardly worth the effort, again IMHO.<br> Buy Ben Graham's book on valuing equities and play with your cameras. </p>

<p>He was a great human being.</p>

<p>Hi, Arthur. Happy New Year.<br> Paul</p>

<p>After many years, I kinda learned to "read" light on my own, albeit for 400 ASA color film. When I was in "meter mode," however, I turned to the VCII mounted on my M2 or the easy-to-use Sekonic Flashmate Model L-308B -- whatever that meant.</p>

<p>After many years of M and R photography, I have found the 35 to be most useful. You can crop it for portraits or leave it for pleasing wide shots. My favorite incarnation has been my M2 with 35mm 1:2.8 Summaron. I must say, though, that the slower (and much less expensive,) 35mm 1:3.5 Summaron is a wonderful performer as well.</p>

<p>Go Alex</p>

<p>"Habe einem fahlert gemacht," as they say.</p>

<p>Arthur, you need an additional hobby....</p>