Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tom, I can only recall once seeing an R lens advertised with eyes; it was the 135/2,8 Elmarit, it was recent and it was a mistake (even though it was by a knowledgeable and reputable Leica dealer). Seth LaK 9 - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Christiansen" <tomchr@softhome.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:46 PM Subject: [Leica] Eyes... > Folks, > > Some lenses have eyes, some don't. I understand that these eyes are used to > magnify the image in the viewfinder on the M cameras so, for instance, the > 90mm frame lines can be used with the 135mm lens. But sometimes I see Leica > R lenses advertised with eyes. > > What's the point of eyes on an R lens when what you see in the viewfinder > is what the lens sees anyway?? > > > Thanks, > > Tom > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html