Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi and welcome! claire wrote: > Hi all, > I'm new to this list, after enjoying benefits of e-friendships over at the > other OM list, decided to look for the leica list to similarly learn & > contribute. > > Seems the majority of U guys are M-users. There are many reflex users and people like me, who have both the rangefinder and the reflex Leicas. > Can anyone tell me where is a good URL to seek out lens tests specifically > on Leica R-lenses ? Look at Erwin Puts's web site: http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/leicahome.html It is a goldmine of information on Leica lenses. > Why is it that Leica released a ASPH35-70 instead of a APO or ASPH28-70zm ? > Wouldn't the 28-70 be a 'more useful ' lens ? I'm sure every leica user > would welcome such an eqpt. My guess is that Leica felt that they would have to make too many optical compromises in a 28-70 lens. Kind regards, Nathan - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo site: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/