[Leica] Summarit press release

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Frank I was referring to the Zeiss Ikon range of ZM lenses, which are 
marketed by Zeiss but almost all made by Cosina in Japan, like
their camera bodies (two are from Oberkochen with very Zeiss like prices).
I think that these are distinct and different designs and price points from 
the Voigtlander branded lenses from the same
manufacturer.

Cheers
Hoppy

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Summarit press release

OK this one is funny.....

Leica goes on for 20 years making LTM lenses.  In 1953 they decide to go
bayonet mount.  Great lenses but pricey.  Only real game in town.
About 1995 Cosina gets the urge to re-invent the LTM, and issues really good
but cheap lenses in LTM.  Later decides there really is a M market and
re-issues in bayonet mount.
2007 Leica gets the urge to reintroduce the cheap lens and goes after Cosina
FL, Price points, and Lens Speed.
Back to square one.

Irony is wonderful.... 

PS: I don't think Zeiss did the designs for the Cosina lenses..... Am I
wrong?

Frank Filippone
red735i@earthlink.net

I think that all of these go head to head with the Zeiss designed Cosinas. A
flagship thing, maybe.
Hoppy 




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