Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/09

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Subject: RE: [Leica] T i t a n i u m K i t
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 14:06:05 -0500
 
> Bonjour Andre,
>


> > Is not a Titanium Leica M6 and associated lenses
> > MUCH lighter than the regular black one ?
> > Would not titanium be even more rugged ?
>
> Leica titanium lenses and bodies are the same weight as
> the chrome ones, that is much heavier than the black
> ones.
>
>
To second Phong's comment, the Titanium lenses are VERY heavy, compared to
the standard lenses. I have the 35 Summilux ASPH and, while it is a fabulous
lens, would trade it in a heart beat for a standard black version to get the
markedly lighter weight...