Why so many used Summarits?

[BOSS65]

As I look at used Leica lens at various dealers / sites, I have begun to wonder why so many used Summarits. It just seems that for a new series, there are a lot offered. Any insights would be appreciated.

 

[Mackinaw]

Which dealers? Can you give us any links? Outside of Popflash, I haven't seen any used Summarits anywhere.

Jim B.

 

[JRG]

Which dealers? Can you give us any links? Outside of Popflash, I haven't seen any used Summarits anywhere.

Jim B.

KEH has a 35mm Summarit and two 90mm Summarits.

 

[dof]

It seems to be the nature of the beast with Leica's lens offerings. Specifically with the Summarits, there may be the perception that they're "beginner" lenses with a built-in assumption on the buyer's part that they will eventually trade up to the "real thing". However I think a goodly number of people simply like to try "the latest" and find it isn't for them.

Within a year of the Wide Angle Tri-Elmar's introduction, I began to notice a spike in their used availability too. It's been similar with the 75mm Summicron ASPH lens (although many seem to find the the 75mm FOV is not their thing). Why I recently saw an ad for a used 24mm Summilux lens. That's a pretty quick turnaround, especially for a $7,000 (US) item.

That works for me. I love a healthy used market!

 

[anabasis]

I tried a 35mm summarit when I was at B&H a few months ago. The focus helix was very loose and didn't have the feel of my other Leica glass. I opted for a used 35 cron Asph a few weeks later for less money.

JCA

 

[Tuolumne]

I have a 75mm Summarit which I love. The build is just as good as my Sumiluxes. No, you can't have it! 😀

/T

 

[Adrian Nasti]

I have a similar story. Bought the 35 Summarit and wasn't that impressed with it in terms of the images - something lacking. Bought a 35 Cron ASPH instead and haven't looked back

 

[Roger Hicks]

We had all four for review and Frances was so impressed with the 50mm that she bought it.

Tashi delek,

R.

 

[jester42]

Roger,
Couldn't you just have "hung onto it for a while longer for more tests"..........................??? ;-)

Regards,

Mike.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Roger,
Couldn't you just have "hung onto it for a while longer for more tests"..........................??? ;-)

Regards,

Mike.

Dear Mike,

We tried. Believe me, we tried.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Vincenzo Maielli]

Because are modern, reliable, sharp lenses, not too expensive, in the same league of Zeiss Ikon ZM or VC lenses.
Ciao.
Vincenzo

 

[yanidel]

I bought a new 75mm summarit after looking for a used one for a couple of weeks without success.
Wonderful built, similar to my other Leica lenses.