Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The older series filtered 60/2.8, 90/2.8, 90/2, 100/4, and 135/2.8 can be upgraded to E55 by Leica. I had my 60mm upgraded about 15 years ago for $75. A bit more now I presume. On the 60/2.8, I believe the lens formula is unchanged over the decades. Someone else might be able to verify this. Jim At 01:59 PM 10/4/98 +0000, you wrote: > > >While busy shopping around I have noticed what appears to be either >different versions, or simple filter mount variations, of the Macro 60mm. >The lens as it's now sold is E55. But earlier editions were series E or >something. Is the difference merely in the filter mount, or do we have >distinctly different versions of the lens? Hence, improvements in >technology. > >Someone enlighten me. > >Best, >JG > > >