Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 97-07-31 03:04:09 EDT, Listmgr@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us writes: << The really important thing to bear in mind about Zeiss is that they simply cut very few compromises and pay little heed to economic realities: thus, they produce superbly made, superbly designed lenses at heart-palpitation-inducing prices. But, when you want THE very best, well, Zeiss is there. Let me finish with a caveat: historically, Leitz and Zeiss designed their lenses to rather different standards. This has changed recently, and the newer Leica glass is being designed and produced to standards which now make a direct comparison more productive than in the past. >> Marc: Are you saying that Zeiss glass generally is better than Leitz glass or what? What are the different standard that they designed their glass to in the past. I thought that they were designed with generally the same design characteristics. Please enlighten us. JayPax@aol.com