Just purchased a 50/1,4 ASPH 'lux...

[cole]

Dear Lord.
Sweating bullets. Cold bullets!

Just took the plunge and bought a LNIB 50/1,4 Summilux ASPH. At quite a "steal", $2900 CDN.

But to be honest, aside from my M7, the most I've dropped on a single Leica item before was the $1200 on my 90/2.8 Elmarit.

So, I'm asking for a little of what this board seems to do so well.... QUICKLY MAKE ME FEEL BETTER!!

 

[rphenning]

You're an amazing person with a great personality and an even bigger capacity for caring than I thought possible. You deserve that 50 1.4 man. And you read really really really well too. And you are ridiculously good looking.

 

[Rafael]

$2900CDN is a good price for a 50/1.4 ASPH, especially if you bought it in Canada and therefore did not have to pay import duty. Enjoy your new lens! And if, for some reason, you decide that you want to sell it, you should have no problem getting back what you paid for it.

 

[maddoc]

Quickly load your camera with some C41 film, take a series of your favorite subject and after having have developed the film, enjoy the photos !

That is a very good price for that amazing lens !!

Cheers,

Gabor

PS: Don't forgot to post some photos !!

 

[J J Kapsberger]

The Red River waters are receding. The mosquitoes are on their way. Feel better?

Which camera shop do you work in?

 

[peter_n]

Marc is right, the cost of ownership will be nothing if you decide to sell it in the future. So stop sweating, you're stinking the place up!

 

[Krosya]

And they say that economy is bad. Congrats on the lens - hope you enjoy it! Post some pics.

 

[Tim Gray]

I think you'll like it. I got mine a couple months ago and really enjoy using it.

 

[denmark.yuzon]

wow.. thats amazing! congratulations on your new purchase! post some pics of it..

 

[LChanyungco]

if you don't like it, i'll buy it !

 

[cole]

You're an amazing person with a great personality and an even bigger capacity for caring than I thought possible. You deserve that 50 1.4 man. And you read really really really well too. And you are ridiculously good looking.

WOW. Now THAT's going 'above and beyond!'
Hahaha. Had a wonderful laugh at this. Thx, rphenning.

 

[Benjamin Marks]

The. Best. 50. Ever. A lens for the ages. Worth every penny.

Ben

 

[cole]

The Red River waters are receding. The mosquitoes are on their way. Feel better?

Which camera shop do you work in?

JJ - I'm in a Don's Photo in Winnipeg.
Sounds like you know yr central Canada news - whereabouts are you from?

 

[cole]

Thanks for the responses, everyone.
I do feel a lot better about the decision... can't wait for the lens to arrive!

 

[sleepyhead]

The lens exceeded my expectations - it's not just sharp - it's CLARITY is is clear after a roll or two (pun intended).

 

[Sisyphus]

Just think, at the height of Global Warming, when the whole world dries up and is burning, and covered in dark ashe; you will be prepared to photograph these events, and in any lighting condition that may exist.

:s:

 

[Nando]

Cole,

You've done good! Use the lens. You won't regret this.

 

[J J Kapsberger]

JJ - I'm in a Don's Photo in Winnipeg.
Sounds like you know yr central Canada news - whereabouts are you from?

Winnipeg. Now in Victoria, however, since last September.

 

[SuitePhoto]

Sounds like me when I was working in a bike shop while in college. My bike at the time was worth more than my car because I stood around all day dreaming about all the fancy parts I could buy!

The only positive thing was (and is for you) being able to sell the toys and make a profit if/when you decide you want something else. I built-up my dream bike, rode it for six months and then sold it for a profit three separate times!

Enjoy it, working retail definitely has its advantages!

 

[antistatic]

You have made a terrible mistake. I made the same terrible mistake last year and have enjoyed making terrible photos with this terrible lens ever since