Hi, Make sure the framing lines are bright and that the rangefinder patchs are both bright, if they arnt then it can be quite expensive to fix and would probaly only be worth doing on one in good cosmetic condition. I wouldnt worry abou the vulcanite pealing up.
Also trying shining a torch through the lense from back to front and check if there is any hazy inside, also shine the torch on an angle on the front and rear element, older leica lenses have quite soft coatings and get cleaning marks very very easily. Sounds like a good buy and have fun. Regards, Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Apilado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 1:41 PM Subject: Re: OT: Advice on used Leica M2? > I have a couple of M2's. I'd make sure the shutter speeds are fairly > accurate and that rangefinder is correct. I have a 35mm f2 Summicron lens > and a 50 Summicron. I have heard that Summaron lenses are a step below. > $250 is a darn good price that I would go for. > > Jim A. > > > From: Kristian Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:37:09 +0100 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: OT: Advice on used Leica M2? > > > > Hi, > > > > I know this is almost completely non-Pentax(*), but I know there are a > > few Leica M users lurking here, so here's the question: > > > > Is �,�250 (~$250) a good price for a working M2, or is it too good to be > > true? Cosmetically, the body is quite battered: the "leather" cover is a > > bit torn, the top plate is quite brassy, and there are several dents. > > The body comes with a 35/f2.5 Summaron lens, and the body serial number > > is around 106,900. > > > > I've popped the shutter and 1/4 and 1/1000, and seems to work. Anything > > else to look for? > > > > I don't want this to collect - I just like the idea of a compact, quiet, > > 35mm camera that I could bring around with me. > > > > Website addresses also gratefully received. > > -- > > Kristian > > > > (*) A desparate attempt to bring this post back on topic: has anyone > > ever seen the Pentax 43mm in M mount? > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
