Did you buy your Leica new/used? What type?

[akitadog]

New or Used

New or Used

Hi,

I have had a number of Leica Cameras, the latest being a beautiful mint M4-P. they were all bought used, as well as all the lenses that I own. Actually, I prefer the older models like the M4 and the M4-P. Had both the M6 and M6ttl, but found I used the M4-P 90% of the time. The M6's were chrome and the M4-P is black chrome. Sold the M6's and still use the M4-P.

Regards, 🙂🙂🙂

Akitadog

 

[Graham Line]

Poor M8... why leave that off?

Same reason they forgot the M4-2 and M4-P, probably.

 

[normclarke]

New/Used

New/Used

I bought my first Leica a III in 1962, it soon was replaced by a Pentax S2 that was all the rage at the time. Many SLR's were used over the ensuing years until 1992 when I was smitten by an M2 at a bargain price (£150) with a lens. I sent it to Malcolm Taylor who had it back in shape in quick time. Since then I have had 2 M2's, an M4-2, an M6TTL and an M4 all of which have since departed leaving me with a tatty M1 that I rebuilt from a wreck! I just love trying something different. All bought or traded used.

Best,

normclarke

 

[rogerzilla]

New.

Well, a 39mm plastic lens cap and a strap, anyway.

 

[helen.HH]

I have been through LOTS of M's...M2's. M3. M4's. M5. M6. M6ttl
😱😎😀

All bought here @Rff or Tamarkin Camera. Igors Camera,....ALL USED

 

[nonuniform]

I love buying used cameras. It's always kind of a mixed bag - but, there's the thrill of the hunt!

My M3 DS was a classic story - I traded my old rusty Mustang for a guitar and some stereo gear, which I then traded for the M3. I then sold the M3 to buy the Jeep that I drove across country (shooting 4x5 all the way).

I still have a CL, M4 and M6, of which the chrome M4 is my favorite camera that is with me at all times.

 

[Vickko]

My first M was an M4, bought I think from Kerrisdale Camera in Vancouver. It was either Kerrisdale Camera or Lens and Shutter, back in 1977~ish.

And definitely used.

I remember trading in that M4 for a Nikon F3.

I've bought (and sold) many Leica's since, and very very few Nikons (the F3 is long gone).


...Vick

 

[coelacanth]

My first M was M6 x0.85 bought used. I've had M3, M2, M4, MP (and CL x 2) all used, and now I keep M2 and MP.

I could try all that and settle to those I liked most because I bought them used. When you buy these classics used, often the selling price is the same or even higher than the buying price. Of course the downside is picking up a bad copy and ending up spending money on repair. But all 'n' all, I'd buy used M again, and I don't mind servicing those I love and keep.

 

[KarlG]

M4-P for me, used.

Looking to buy a second body in the near future & will probably get another M4-P, an M4 or an M2. Not sure which yet, as all have good points..

 

[jsrockit]

The only new Leicas I've ever bought were the Digilux 1, D-Lux 4, and the X1. All of my Ms were bought used. I will be buying my first new M in a few days... the M9. The used prices on the M9 just aren't that great. I figure if I'm spending M9 money, I better do it right and go brand new so I don't have any warranty issues.

 

[Dralowid]

M6TTL Bought new. Chrome. Well, it was the current model the day some money and came in a package with a flash (which I have never used in earnest) and a Summicron that I later dumped for an Elmar M and some cash back. Another ten years and the camera will be due for a service, maybe.

Michael

 

[barnwulf]

My earlier post was that I have a used M4 and M6 cameras and now I am selling at least the M6 and have gotten a nice used M7 and used MP. It's just not necessary to buy new unless you just want a new camera. There are lots of very nice used cameras around and that works fine for me. Jim

 

[JohnTF]

At least when you buy used, someone bought it new, and am sure Leica makes something off the accessories and service.

I realized that I have bought three new Leica bodies, though, not my avatar, which so far has not even needed a CLA.

I also got the impression when Leica brought out the M5, they offended many, who then bought M4's, and other used M's seemed to take off, I was working at a Camera Store at the time.

Sometimes folks sell stuff at a price used that you cannot resist.

Just met a photo student who bought a box of old film cameras at an antique shop in Ohio for $20, a Blad with three lenses, and am not sure what else. I know, you guys would have talked her down to $15. ;-)

When the comparable Leica box comes around, sorry Leica, will have to pick it up.

Regards, John

 

[R.MacDonald]

My first Leica was a IIIa in around 2003, followed by an M3 in 2005, then an M2 in 2009, and finally an M6 Classic in 2010. The M6 being the first one I am actually older than, only a about a year or so though. My current stable of Leica lenses includes a DR Summicron I paid like $250 for and a 35 Pre-Apsh Summilux, used of course.

 

[39per1]

M2 used in a shop in Milan-Italy (with 2 years written warranty!)
MDa used on E-Bay (but there's no choise in this poll...)

 

[apodeictic]

I got an M4 on the auction site. It was less than $650, works perfectly (knock on wood), and only had a couple of pit marks on the top plate- I believe from a shoe mounted light meter. I've since put a bunch of dings and scuffs on it myself, but I consider it just making it more "mine."

I got a voigtlander 35mm ultron from Helen, which is plenty fast enough for me. I am interested in a Canon 35mm f/2 or 1.8 for the swirly way it draws wide open. But being a poor grad student, I'm fine with one lens! 😉

 

[_larky]

M6 Classic, and I love it. Everything about it makes me feel zingy.

I'd like an M2 also, and an M4 and MP. I'd like a second M6 in black too. I would like a lot of Leica stuff!

 

[illuminati_02]

M2 from an auction, and M7 from Tamarkin (lightly used, with warranty)

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Leica has plenty of new products IMO, you just have to sell a kidney to buy them.

I have an M2, an M6, an M8, various M and LTM lenses, scrimped and saved, and I have all of my organs.

Thanks to financial policies in force between 2003 and 2008, the scrimping and scraping and saving is also a luxury. Yet, I look forward to finding other ways to earn a living without having to sell a kidney.



Too late for this kid: http://www.pcworld.com/article/229318/Kid_sells_kidney_for_ipad2_regrets_transaction.html

 

[seakayaker1]

Bought Used: M8.2 & M9 along with several used Leica, Zeiss, & Voigtlander lens.

Bought New: a couple of new Leica & Voigtlander lens as well.


Sold the M8.2, Zeiss 25/2.8 and Leica Cron 35/2 to finance the used M9.

Life is Grand!

Dan