Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/23

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Subject: Re: Leica Lens vs Nikon Lens
From: dlevy@worldy.com
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 1996 16:56:20 -0500

Nice comparison. If you have the chance, please reshoot with the Minox on a
tripod. Also did you have lens shades on all? Speaks well of all three. Like
the Rolls-Royce, there are some things in this world which bespeak unigue
attainments and qualities. All the tests in existence can't quantify the
results and the little things such as visual impact create the emotional
desire reflected in these items. Leica has it,  while Zeiss, I think, never
attained it. Hassie seems to have come very close, while Rollei hasn't. 

Oh, a while ago there was a thread regarding the disassembly of lenses. I
recently came across a Hektor 135 in screw mount for $79 (can.). Price
reflected that the focus is stiff (doesn't feel like its binding, no
scraping sounds). I know from the group that the lens doesn't go for a lot
of $. Cosmetically it doesn't look abused. Any thoughts? Is it worth getting
and having CLA'd. What tube is required to use with the visflex - and what
is availabilty?


Brian Levy, J.D.
Agincourt Ont.
dlevy@worldy.com