Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] optical performance of the tele-elmar 135
From: ray tai <razerx@netvigator.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:25:07 +0800
 
> Many points here.
> "old optical formula". The Planar lens as implemented in the G2 is a
> perfect example of this stone age old formula. Almost a one-to-one
> correspondence with the original patent.

G2 lenses including the 16mm Hologon, 21mm and 28mm Biogons, and the
45mm Planar are examples of "stone age" Zeiss formulas mating with
modern lens production technology.  All exceptional lenses.  Too bad I
can't say the same for the G2 viewfinder.