[LRflex] Re: List's opinion urgently sought for on

  • From: Bill Abbott <wbabbott3@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:26:10 -0700

Philippe,

I saw an early version 400mm f/6.8 in good condition with a stock for sale
at a Leica dealer in Palo Alto, California for US $695 yesterday.

You may have a bargain.

Cheers,

Bill

David Young wrote:

> At 03/07/2006, Philippe Amard wrote:
> 
>> LEITZ TELYT-R 6,8/400
>> Price tag is around USD 300
>> Should I go for it?
>> 
>> Thanks in anticipation
>> 
>> Phileiangenieux
> 
> 
> Hi Phillippe!
> 
> The price looks very good, to me.  Of course, much depends on condition1
> 
> However, in addition to all the other advice you've been offered,
> check that [a] the shoulder stock and grip are included in the price
> (they aren't always... and can be a bear to find on their own) and
> [b] whether it is the old style ( bent aluminium bar) or newer style
> moulded pistol grip.   If the older style, you can make a new one...
> see http://www3.telus.net/telyt/getting_a_grip.htm for details on how
> I made mine.
> 
> Good luck!  It's a great lens!
> 
> Cheers!
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> 
> David Young,
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