Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob, I have one of these too. I was told that the reason for the change was the hood covered the aperture ring. I'm surprised it lasted 2 years in the catalogue. I was told there were only 500 examples made. I don't know how it compares to later versions, it's fine for me. Jem - -----Original Message----- From: Ruralmopics@aol.com [SMTP:Ruralmopics@aol.com] Can somebody fill me in on the history behind the first compact version of the M 90mm Summicron -- the 49mm filter thread version. Specifically, how come it lasted only two years? Was it because the hood covered the aperture ring or because the hood was so short. Was there some performance issue with this lens? How does it compare optically to the later compact version? I already bought one I'm just curious . . . Bob (sorta late to ask now) McEowen