Re: [Leica] NEW Leica screw,,Really?

["Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH! Yea verily!
The Gnomes of Solms shall descend from the mountaintop,
Riding even upon their mopeds to smote the Nikonites,
the Canonites and yea,even the Minoltamites hip and thigh.
Rending them forthwith with the sound of clashing bronze,
And wails of lamentation even from their women and children.
And the Gnomes of Solms, begat of Wetzlar shall prevail,
Even unto the end of thy days.
                                                            Hektor 3:16
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Dan S <dstate1@hotmail.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] NEW Leica screw,,Really?


> Where did you get this information?  Was this from the company directly or
> through a distributor?
>
> Also, since the distance from the film plane to the lens is LONGER in the
> older screw mounts wouldn't this require a major redesign of the mounts on
> current M lenses?  This is not just a matter of slapping on an adaptor.
It
> seems unlikely that Leica would go through that much expense for what
would
> seem like a small market.
>
> No offense but I'll believe this when I see it on the Leica web page.
>
> Dan
>
>
> >
> >If this was already announced, please disreguard my message:
> >
> >Leica is introducing three new SCREW MOUNT lenses. These are screw mount
> >versions of the M lenses in silver: (they say by late August)
> >
> >35f2.0 ASPH
> >50f1.4
> >50f2.0
> >
> >...and a new 35mm finder! Those tired old SBLOO's may finally get a
break!
> >
> >These will be made primarily for Japan, but we should be able to get some
> >according to Leica. Predictibly they will be in limited supply. Leica
says
> >this is in response to popularity of the "Bessa L" by Voigtlander, and
> >Minolta and Konica's SM lenses. Wow! Maybe we are seeing the begining of
a
> >"new" Leica here?
> >
> >I will not list prices as it is not Friday, but if anyone has a strong
> >interest feel free to call me at (212) 475-5660 any time today. I can
tell
> >you what I know and you may pre-reserve a lens.
> >
> >later,
> >Rich
>
>
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