Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Why are LTM versions so expensive
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 13:40:33 -0400
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Ah...so you are just comparing it with other Leica mounts, not necessarily
with bayonet mounts from other manufacturers such as Minolta's AF mount,
which also allows lenses to be placed backside down without worry.

Dan C.

At 07:21 PM 17-09-00 +0200, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>It is quick and easy to mount and dismount a lens. This is the big
>advantage of bayonet mounts over screw mount. But unlikely many bayonet
>mounts, the Leica lenses do not have fragile parts sticking out so that you
>can put the lens down without worrying about breaking anything. So, the M
>mount is fast and sturdy and therefore the best.
>
Replies: Reply from Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net> (Re: [Leica] Re: Why are LTM versions so expensive)
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