Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It was recently written that: >Given that Leica slides are better, it's obvious that Ilfochromes made from Leica slides will be >better. In fact, why would not prints made from Leica negatives be better as well. ========================== This reminded me that I forgot to ask Leica the question, "Why was the V35 dropped from production?" If the optics are what make the difference, Leica's statement for Photokina, then how come we'll have to print up the negs via an outsider's enlarging lens? All those old Leitz tracts about needing an EL lens as good as the taking lens are now rather empty. I can imagine it wasn't selling well, but maybe there's aneed to retain an EL lens on the books to ensure the whole production process can be Leically optimised (to use a delightful Tina-word)? Anyone got the low-down on why the V35 disappeared? Jem