Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pascal, I cannot reveal my sources other than to say they work for Leica and that they or I at least should probably have kept quiet about it! Whilst I fully believe the accuracy of the information there are a hundred or more reasons why it may not come to pass on schedule (cf the 90 APO-ASPH) - and given the R8 motor saga I would not be surprised to hear of items dropping out of the line before new ones make it to the market. Disappointed yes but not surprised. As you may have noticed I have of late been bemoaning certain inadequacies of the R line and the underlying reason for this is that I would dearly like to be able to use R lenses in my work. The are a few shortcomings in the line, and a great many in the service department, which prevent me from making the leap but I sincerely hope and believe these are problems that can be dealt with by Leica AG should they decide it is important to target the pro market with renewed vigour, as they have been stating recently publicly and privately. Let's see! Regards Adrian (who would love to be in Bruxelles right now for a moules frites and Chimay, Saison de Silly or other fine brew!) Adrian Bradshaw Photojournalist Shanghai, China