Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alan Ball wrote: >If you look at it closely, Contax has found an ingenious way of >simplifying lens construction right down to the core: the focusing >process is managed by the in-camera motor, through a simple cam. The >lens itself is basically a few high quality glass elements moving on a >very simple pattern, a CPU, CPU and shaft connexion with the body, a >basic manual iris and a very beautiful titanium outer barrel. If you >compare this with the M lenses, you realise how unsophisticated the G >lens construction is. Sorry for adding a half cent-worth comment to this recurrent discussion. M is more like HAUT COUTURE, while G is PRET-A-PORTER. They both have RAISON D'ETRE. ;-) Mikiro Strasbourg, Alsace :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Visit my gallery at http://members.tripod.com/arbos3/cigogne/index.html ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com