Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken Iisaka wrote: > > What's interesting is that despite the "Sonnar" name, it is not in the > Sonnar configuration, which can be described as a modified Triplet, with > cemented doublet, or triplet in the middle, and a singlet, or a cemented > doublet in the back. The configuration is pretty unique, though resembles a > Tessar, with a cemented doublet behind it. > ><Snip> Sonnar has a better ring to it than Tessar, Ken! 35 has a better ring to it than 38 as well. I think money is the issue. To sell lots of cameras. I find the overall look of the camera appealing. I expect the results to be quite good and the price right. I've got a jacket pocket that needs a camera in it. Terminator 3 is coming up! Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/