Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, Ken Iisaka posted this 3 days ago: "I have been using the 15mm lens for over a month, shooting 5 or 6 rolls so far. Its finish, as I posted previously on LUG, is pretty good, and so is its performance. Surely, it is not as contrasty and flare resistant as the G Hologon; however, it is a great introduction to the super-wide world at only about $600 USD." http://www.cosina.co.jp/bessa/1.html is the web site address for the 'horses mouth' details but even 'camera guild' doesn't list reaction to the qualities of the lens yet. I would think it's more likely that the lens names are used in homage and as selling points rather than as generic design starting points. Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) [SMTP:peterk@lucent.com] > > Is one of the lenses a Heliar design? That is a superb lens design albeit > somewhat dated. > So I would be very interested > to know about this if anyone has information. The Skopar design was > mediocre. > > Peter K > >