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Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · What to buy... I was able to raise $2400 to buy some lenses, and I'm in a happy agony of making decision as what to buy. I always wanted to buy Contax N17-35/2.8 and Leica Apo 180/2.8, but I can only afford one. On top of that, I have few other lenses in mind. Below are the lenses in consideration. FD85/1.2L ... $500 Contax 85/1.4 ... $450 Contax N85/1.4 ... $1100 (With conversion .. about $1500) Contax N24-85 ... $400 (With conversion ... about $800) Contax N17-35 ... $1000 (With conversion ... about $1700) Leica Apo 180/2.8 ... $1800 OM 35-80/2.8 ... $500 What is a smart buying here, considering my current profile of lenses? Nov 11, 2008 at 01:52 PM

cogitech Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · What to buy... Contax N17-35 + FD85/1.2L (if you know someone who can guarantee a quality conversion). Nov 11, 2008 at 02:29 PM

alexandre Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · What to buy... I have a Zuiko fetish so I'd go for OM 35-80 (awesome price AFAIK) and wait till a Zuiko 21 or 18 appears. Providade you have the Rokkor you won't 'miss' a lens for low-light... now, if you have a FDD85L fetish that's another thing Nov 11, 2008 at 02:43 PM

Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #4 · What to buy... cogitech wrote: Contax N17-35 + FD85/1.2L (if you know someone who can guarantee a quality conversion). I know someone, and I already double checked with him, who can convert FD85L properly. I'm leaning towards the combo you mentioned, but another part of me says I should go with Leica 180 APO + FD85L because the Apo 180 is such an expensive lens to get. And, I'm not sure if I'd get another chance at it. Then again, the Contax 17-35 is also hard to find as well as being expensive. I guess it comes down to whether I need more a long telephoto or wide zoom. Nov 11, 2008 at 04:13 PM

Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · What to buy... alexandre wrote: I have a Zuiko fetish so I'd go for OM 35-80 (awesome price AFAIK) and wait till a Zuiko 21 or 18 appears. Providade you have the Rokkor you won't 'miss' a lens for low-light... now, if you have a FDD85L fetish that's another thing I already have Zuiko 21/3.5 Nov 11, 2008 at 04:14 PM

Anden Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · What to buy... What FL do you need? I know the feeling of having money burning in your pocket but ask yourself what do I miss in my current line up? When I look at your list you seem to have a great bag of lenses that covers alot of shooting. Buy a trip to a nice place and shoot with what you have... A Nov 11, 2008 at 05:05 PM

Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · What to buy... Anden wrote: What FL do you need? I know the feeling of having money burning in your pocket but ask yourself what do I miss in my current line up? When I look at your list you seem to have a great bag of lenses that covers alot of shooting. Buy a trip to a nice place and shoot with what you have... A I originally saved up the money to buy Leica Apo 180/2.8, but Missing super wide zoom got me thinking about Contax 17-35. I travel frequently to China and Korea. And when I travel, I usually took CV Apo 125/2.5, Rokkor 58/1.2. I didn't have OM21/3.5, EF24-105L, or ef300/4 then. I'd love to have this kit when i travel. Contax N17-35 Either FD85L or Contax 85/1.4 CV125 Leica Apo 180 Again, I need to make a decision between Contax N17-35 and Leica Apo 180. Nov 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM

scribble Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · What to buy... I would have to say get the Contax N17-35mm and Canon/Contax 85mm. They seem to fill your range a bit bit better, and the Leica APO 180mm seems to come up for sale quite a bit more often than the N17-35mm, so why not snag that while you have a chance, and wait for a deal on the Leica? Nov 12, 2008 at 06:03 AM

ovredal73 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · What to buy... cogitech wrote: FD85/1.2L Paul, did you convert yours yet? Nov 12, 2008 at 06:49 AM

Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #10 · What to buy... I've bought Contax N17-35, Contax 85/1.4, and Leica 180/2.8 (Non-Apo). Now, I have to save money to convert the Contax N17-35... Dec 03, 2008 at 03:04 PM

cogitech Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #11 · What to buy... ovredal73 wrote: cogitech wrote: FD85/1.2L Paul, did you convert yours yet? It is getting closer all the time. It is not an easy conversion. I hope to have plenty of time this weekend, as the kids are going to Grandma & Grandpa's house. Dec 03, 2008 at 03:07 PM

Paul Yi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · What to buy... I actually bought the Canon FD85L, and gave a guy to convert it, but he told me it's very difficult and time-consuming job, so I returned the lens, and bought Contax 85/1.4.... Dec 03, 2008 at 03:23 PM

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