Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been told that part of the reason for the 21/24/35 ASP series is to lower costs--they use the same barrel! Tele ASPs are made. Pentax has a AF 85/1.4 ASP which is surprisingly inexpensive-- $750 NY. Assuming the Solms marketing geniuses believe the ASP lenses are showing a profit, eventually look to ASP teles, brightline finders, lens caps, ever ready cases, filters, hats, and anything they can make ASP as a marketing ploy to get three times the normal price. People who prostitute the Leica name with "Leica" suspenders and other ill conceived gimmicks to help save their financial butt are likely to do anything for the almighty dollar, er mark. I'm looking forward to Leica ASP condoms myself. Regards Stephen Gandy