Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> --> As concerns a 75mm Summicron, R and M: > for the f/2, you may be off and might as well > go crazy and buy the 75mm f/1.4 that's staring > at you $o lovingly. > Otherwise, try your luck for a f/2.8 75mm Summicron > "vaporware" beauty and start saving the price > or first installment [ ! ] of an Elmarit f/2.8 90mm: > Great things come in small packages... > goes the French saying. > The winds of Solms may yet hold happy surprises... > I'm an old hand at sales and I'm convinced you're > trying to resist getting the 90mm that IS > within you reach and delivers lots and lots > for the money you part with, and VERY DEFINITELY > would open up your photo bag to so much more ! > Go ahead and make the jump: life is so short. > > Andre Jean Quintal > > --> PS: Would you be an established customer, > I'd offer a 30 / 60 / 90 arrangement or > a 50 / 25 / 25 three month deal. Perhaps should > you speak to you photoshop manager or owner ??? > >At 16:47 -0600 24/06/99, Henry Ambrose wrote: >>>I wish Leica made a 75 Summicron or Elmarit, like about the size of the >>>old 90 Tele-Elmarit. >>>DT >>> >>Yes! >>A 75 Summicron f2 - the same size as the 90 Elmarit M. >>And focusing to .7 meter. >>And affordable. >>Henry > I have the 90 Elmarit M and I like it a lot. I wish it focused closer. I also like a slightly shorter length for a close portrait. So, I just thought a 75 f2 Summicron that is compact and focuses at .7 meters would be nice. And maybe "only" $1500 or so new. Just wishful thinking. Henry