Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Unfortunately they didn't have a working version of the 85, only a non-working version. It was a rather large hunk of glass, big like a noctilux, certainly something I'll never have in my bag, (never say never). I agree those lenses will do well. The finders for the 15-28 were wonderful as well. Chris Saganich -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+saganicc=mskcc.org@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+saganicc=mskcc.org@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Frank Filippone Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 11:45 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: RE: [Leica] Interview on Zeiss Ikon Glass makes money, bodies do not. Keep in mind that Cosina is "licensed" to make the lenses in Japan. They are not German products. This is only significant because Zeiss can only make money on lenses it produces, and that means German production. The 15 and 85 will make them money, the others will add to the coffers, but to a much lesser degree. I think that if the Zeiss lenses ( German and Japanese) are good, there will be a negative hit on Leica as users try out these new optics, and forego Leica products. Could be yet another problem for Leica's survival. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net I had the chance to handle the Ikon and lenses this weekend. I wasn't impressed with the body, seemed more like an R2 then a Leica, but the lenses were something to behold. Most noticeable were the aperture which were in thirds from f/2-f/22. The Hassy reps said they were going to be 40% Leica prices. I can't see the body being too much of a treat to leica, but the lenses are another story, they are likely to be the bread winners for the family. Chris Saganich _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information ===================================================================== Please note that this e-mail and any files transmitted with it may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this communication or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting this message, any attachments, and all copies and backups from your computer.