Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Spent a few hours this morning in our local candy store, Glazers, with the Leica rep. Here is what I was able to pry from him: The new 28/2.8 is THE SHARPEST currently produced M lens. Period. Bar none. According to Leica. Your mileage may vary... Second is the 90/2 M lens. Digital: No plans at this time for an R digital. 2002, however, will see an M Digital. All they are waiting for is a full frame 35mm chip to use. According to some quick on-line research, Kodak's prediction is for 1st quarter 2002 release of a full frame chip. Don't know where Leica will buy their chips from, tho. Unverifiable rumor states that the digital feature may be a deal that can be retro-fitted to older M bodies. Yee haw. Jay Burleson "There is a thin line between coincidence and fate, my friend." UPDATED 5-30-01: http://www.jayburleson.com/