Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Geeees, Arturo - I'm not suggesting that the M outfit isn't the lightest, most compact, etc. etc. etc., in the history of the solar system. All I'm saying is that the 35 1.4. asph (titanium) is a frigging tank by Leica M standards! :-)x > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of > AJSymi@aol.com > Sent: Monday, September 14, 1998 12:00 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Newbie > > > BD wrote: > > "I was refering to the M 35 1.4 ASPH, which for an M lens is a > Sherman tank in > size > and weight...I don't have the brochures in front of me, but I think it's > within a few grams of the body in weight." > ----------------------------- > > BD: > > The M35mm f1.4asph (black) weighs 0.250kg, the M body weighs 0.560kg. The > R35mmf1.4 weighs 0.685kg. I keep the 1998 Leica Handbook near > the computer > for such questions, plus I learn something every time I open it > (like, I don't > have enough lenses!!) : ) > > Arturo > >