[Leica] Some thoughts on 100 years of Leica

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

On Jan 3, 2009, at 12:51 PM, Lottermoser George wrote:

> Leica glass certainly does endure.



yup... just got back from shooting...chose the M8 with a vintage  
Summicron 50/2 DR (modified)...

to shoot out in the desert,

Steve







>
>
> Moreover, the systems endure.
> LTM lenses play well on M2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 / 8.2
> The Visoflex, focus mounts and bellows, all endure and play well  
> with M8.
>
> The SL glass plays well with R3 through 8/9/DMR.
>
> If we're celebrating 100 years of Leica
> I have a hard time imagining
> why we would not focus on Leica systems.
>
> Yes. It's also wonderful
> that all sorts of folks made adapters
> to mate Leica glass to other systems;
> as those of us who've done this have testified;
> the other systems provide a different look
> than the sensors chosen by Leica.
>
> If we're celebrating Leica
> why would we not wish to
> demonstrate what Leica
> has provided and achieved.
>
> my 2 cents
>
> Fond regards,
> George
>
> george@imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com
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> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>
>
>
> On Jan 3, 2009, at 1:12 PM, tl wrote:
>
>> It is
>> the Leica glass that is enduring.
>
>
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thanks,  Steve