BOSS65
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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.
Why so many used Summarits?
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Which dealers? Can you give us any links? Outside of Popflash, I haven't seen any used Summarits anywhere.
Jim B.
Jim B.
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KEH has a 35mm Summarit and two 90mm Summarits.
dof
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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!
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
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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
JCA
Tuolumne
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I have a 75mm Summarit which I love. The build is just as good as my Sumiluxes. No, you can't have it! 😀
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Adrian Nasti
Adrian N
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
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We had all four for review and Frances was so impressed with the 50mm that she bought it.
Tashi delek,
R.
Tashi delek,
R.
jester42
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Roger,
Couldn't you just have "hung onto it for a while longer for more tests"..........................??? ;-)
Regards,
Mike.
Couldn't you just have "hung onto it for a while longer for more tests"..........................??? ;-)
Regards,
Mike.
Roger Hicks
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Vincenzo Maielli
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Because are modern, reliable, sharp lenses, not too expensive, in the same league of Zeiss Ikon ZM or VC lenses.
Ciao.
Vincenzo
Ciao.
Vincenzo
yanidel
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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.
Wonderful built, similar to my other Leica lenses.
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