Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well Doug et al have answered your performance questions but the optical design changed first and later the mechanical design was changed. I had a early 2 cam with a series 7 filter thread (E54) and the new optical design. Leica also offered for the older lenses an inexpensive upgrade to a E55 filter thread. So you need to examine the rear lens element: the first optical formulation has a concave rear element and the second a convex one. See Doug's excellent site for more info: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/leica/ John Collier On Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at 11:17 AM, teresa299@aol.com wrote: > A Leica R lens question here. Practically speaking, from those who have > actually used the lens, can anyone tell me the difference between the > 135mm 3 > cam lens that was made in Canada (the latest) vs. the ser. 7? (flare, > warmer vs. cooler, contrast, bw vs. color, bokeh, etc). > > The difference in price between the two is $150 to $200 or so. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html