Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>From: RBedw51767@aol.com >Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:09:16 EDT >Subject: [Leica] Summilux-M 75mm/F1.4 > >I am considering the purchase of a 75mm Summilux-M F1.4 and the more I look >the more confused I become. The confusion is around the Canadian vs the new >German made lenses. Does anyone know the difference if there is one? Is >there any particular advantage of the German lens vs. the Canadian lense? The >German lense appears to be lighter. Is the element count the same or is the >weight difference attributed to lighter materials? Very confusing when you >get different answers at different dealers. However I can always depend on >LUGERS for the straight scoop. >Thanks >Bob One year ago I bought a used 75 in mint condition. It's the first type with the separate hood lens. 800 have only been made. I think it is the best choice because of the weight : 500 g only. The second type with the built-in hood is heavier : 625 g. The new type :600 g. Whatever the type it's a great lens. Dominique