Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/14

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Subject: [Leica] 90 "Fat" Tele-Elmarit f2.8
From: Dave Myers <myers@bluelake.org>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 11:08:16 -0500

I'm pretty new at things Leica.  After doing Nikons for 35 years, I picked up an
M6 with a 35 Summicron f2 a few months ago.  I'm very impressed with the
results.  (By the way, regarding the M7 thread, for me the M6 represents a
certain purity of technique and composition.  One doesn't need more gadgetry to
make good photographs.  I think of Andre Kertesz, who's images are among the most
elegant and moving I've ever seen.  He worked with box cameras and early
Leicas... amazing.)

Anyway, I'm thinking of adding a second lens.  This has most likely been covered,
so please excuse this bit of ignorance.  Can someone tell me the differences
between the 90 "Fat" Tele-Elmarit f2.8 and the 90 Elmarit-M 2.8?  Quality?  Size?
Weight?

Thanks in advance.  Oh, by the way.... I am very much enjoying learning from all
of you.

Dave Myers
General Manager
Blue Lake Public Radio
West Michigan