Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Ricoh GR 28 f/2.8 for Leica M
From: dannyg1 <dannyg1@IDT.NET>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:01:32 +0000
 
Pascal,

> So I'm not sure why Ricoh went the screwmount-way. Maybe because that's
> easier or cheaper to realize?

With the screwmount threads, Ricoh has maximized the available cameras that the 
lenses will fit. An M camera will fit a SM lens via adaptor but a SM camera cannot 
mount an M lens. Another plus on the SM side is that the Ricoh lens is one of the only 
modern designs available for the SM users. Common assumption would have the 28 be 
the best available for the older cameras (and it is possibly a correct assumption, though it 
is doubtful).

Danny Gonzalez