Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It is always good to have the truth. We can always rely on Erwin. Tom Shea In a message dated 11/26/98 3:18:47 PM Central Standard Time, imxputs@knoware.nl writes: << Recently a very interesting discussion has been launched about the difference in characteristics between actual and earlier generations of Leica lenses, Some of these differences are undoubtedly real. I have pointed them out frequently and a year ago we had a similar exchange of opinions between Alf (who very regrettedly left us) and myself. Alf valued the characteristics of the older lenses for many reasons. And I would not in the least question his opinion or choice. We have to be very careful around this topic. To like some characteristics is not the same as stating that these characteristics are virtues or to imply that they are desirable in themselves. >> ....