Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Seagull Camera Lenses
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 06:23:17 +0800

KE7GMx@cs.com wrote:
>They offered two models in the 2¼ square model; one had a three element lens 
>and the other a four element lens. Similar, I guess, to F&H Triotar and 
>Tessar offerings on their Rollei cameras. The four element lens model, which 
>I purchased, was priced at about 
>US$160.00 for the complete camera in presentation box with Neck Strap and ER 
>Case (Pretty crude).The 'Taking' lens is marked, "3-G 4-E  SA-977777 
>1:3.5/7775. The other was, as I recall, priced at about US$120.00.

I heard similar reports. The Triotar should be stopped down (f11?)to
produce decent pics and the 4 element Tessar design should be a fine
performer. My Rollei Tessar shines at f5.6 - f8.0.

Dan K.