Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 31 Oct 1995, Fred N. Ward wrote: > I'd like to hear more from anyone with serious comparisons to make regarding > the 28 and 40mm Minolta CLE lenses. I still have mine, as well as the > Leitz 40mm lens on a CL, and I never thought the 28mm lens was all that > contrasty. I used to think the 90mm Leitz lenses for M cameras were the most > contrasty I ever owned. I thought the CLE was a steal... a genuine bargain. > Lots of features, great size, compatable with Leitz lenses, etc..... and > mine never game me a day of trouble. I have a Minolta 40mm on my Leitz-Minolta CL, and it's an excellent lens, though it has more contrast than any Nikon lens I use. > > There is now this battery issue.... and what is the correct word on batteries > for the CLE. Who sells them now??? Are they difficult to get. The ones in > mine are still reading, but I should know how to find replacements when I > need them. > They're still available in some states (including Washington, the last time I checked). I have a couple squirreled away in the fridge. Also, I hear Leica USA can adjust your meter to the different voltage of the alkaline version of the same-size batt.