Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I almost bought one. I understand it is a stellar performer. I didn't buy it because it's a big lens and, in the 28 & 35 modes, blocks way too much of the frame to suit me. Being mainly an R and LF photographer, things like blocking the view really bug me. Jim At 04:08 PM 5/14/98 +0500, you wrote: >Greetings all, > > My 3/98 edition of Leica Fotografie International just arrived in >Kathmandu - a reason for celebration as the only photo magazine available >locally is Popular Photography. I digress - to get back on topic, this >issue has a couple of articles on the Tri-Elmar. > > I know there has been some talk on the LUG of some tests of this lens but >has anyone out there actually bought one and have opinions of it in day to >day use? Perhaps I should also ask if it is actually available yet. > >Ian Stanley > >Kathmandu, Nepal >