Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Charles, I thought the current collapsable lens was a f2.8, not f2. There was a 50mm f2 in screw mount I believe. I am sure that the experts on the LUG will be able to give more information. FWIW, I didn't think that the f2.8 collapsable gave much advantage over the f2 in terms of compactness. Plus, I found that the f2 just felt 'right'. Hope that helps Regards Mark Pope Swindon, Wilts UK http://www.monomagic.co.uk - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Mégnin" <charly@theblueplanet.org> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 30 August 2001 03:33 Subject: [Leica] 50mm f/2.0 purchase > Could I trouble the group for comments on the respective > advantages of fixed vs retractable lenses ? In particular > are there any downsides to the purchase a retracatable one > in lieu of a fixed one of same aperture ? > Many thanks in advance, > Charles > >