Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The newer German version is optically the same as the older Canadian model. but they have changed the mechanics somewhat, managing to reduce the weight by 4 ounces (roughly). It will be interesting to see if Leica reformulates this lens. The 75 is a perfect example of where pure lens resolution is only part of the story. It may or may not be a super sharp, high resolution lens, but the image quality is unique, and I fear that a modern formulation may destroy it. Dan C. At 05:44 PM 17-11-98 EST, you wrote: > > >See Ken, I was right. You bought one because it was discussed on the LUGNET. > >Just kidding, of course. > >Question and I think it has been discussed before. Is there a difference >between the Canadian version and the German version? Has Leica, or do you >know if it is planned, to make changes in the 75/1.4? > >Thanks, >Bob Bedwell > > > ><< As a matter of fact, I (another Ken) got mine this spring when the Canadian > version was being discontinued. The local Leica rep got a demo for me at a > reduced price. > > Ken Wilcox > >> > >