RE: [Leica] CDI's 60mm f2.8 test

[Pascal <cyberdog@ibm.net>]

On 14-06-1998 13:20 Alan Ball wrote:

>I find that Pascal's summary of the latest CDI test on the Macro-Elmarit-R=
 
>60mm f2.8 was not quite accurate. Here is the exact translation of the 
>conclusions of the text, which draw a different overall impression. Sorry 
>if this seems futile to some, but respect for truth should not harm anyone=
. 
>(snip)

Hello Alan:

1. Thanks for setting the record straight. You are right on the fact that 
the test mentioned that this lens once was the reference in its category. 
I noticed my slip on the "past" aspect, unfortunately AFTER the mail to 
the LUG was sent. Nevertheless the fact remains that the lens still gets 
the maximum 5 stars optical/mechanical quality result.

2. For the complete translation of the CDI, may I draw your attention to 
the last line on CDI's test notes:

"toute reproduction par quelque proc=E9d=E9 que ce soit, est strictement 
interdite."
Or: reproduction by whatever means is stricly forbidden.

So you can hardly blame me for snipping out elements. Be sure I was not 
in any way intending to hide the truth, as you are suggesting! As a 
matter of fact, in a private mail to one of the luggers, I compared this 
lens to the Nikon Macro AF 60mm, and said the Nikon was apparently 
somewhat better at most lens openings with the exception of wide-open 
where the Nikon is softer on the borders than Leica's offering.

Next time I think I'll refrain from mentioning CDI tests any more to 
avoid misunderstandings which might unfortunately be interpreted by some 
as me wanting to hide the truth.
I do not intend to be dragged into such kind of debate, so this is the 
last word I'll say on the matter :-)

Happy shooting,

Pascal