Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sun, 4 Oct 1998, JOHN GILBERT wrote: >While busy shopping around I have noticed what appears to be either = >different versions, or simple filter mount variations, of the Macro 60mm= =2E = >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 John, These are filter mount variations. Mine uses Series VIII filters, held i= n place with a lens hood. It's s/n is 2888740 and I bought it new in 1980.= = AFAIK, the optical formula has not changed since the lens was first broug= ht to market in 1972. I'm delighted with it. Doug Herr Sacramento