Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The typical Seagull has a triplet and only a so-so performer unless stopped down to f/11. The more recent and more expensive Tessars are better and better made. I see them in Shanghai camera shops for about $120. Ray D Khong wrote: > > >>A bigger negative IS always better. Unless the camera is made in China. > > > > > >Again a wrong statement. A few years ago te British Journal published an two > >part article comparing the Seagull 6x6 Rollei copy with a top class 35mm > >camera/lens. > >Guess who won? The Seagull picture was visibly better. > > > >Erwin > > > > > > I am inclined to believe that the Seagull sported a Tessar design lens, a > formidable performer even till this day and age. > > Dan K. > >