Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] NEW Leica USA screw mount lenses!
From: Kent Jon Peters <KPETERS@huntel.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:08:12 -0700

Photovilla@aol.com wrote:
> 
> If this was already announced, please disreguard my message:
> 
> Leica is introducing three new SCREW MOUNT lenses. These are screw mount
> versions of the M lenses in silver: (they say by late August)
> 
> 35f2.0 ASPH
> 50f1.4
> 50f2.0
> 
> ...and a new 35mm finder! Those tired old SBLOO's may finally get a break!
> 
> These will be made primarily for Japan, but we should be able to get some
> according to Leica. Predictibly they will be in limited supply. Leica says
> this is in response to popularity of the "Bessa L" by Voigtlander, and
> Minolta and Konica's SM lenses. Wow! Maybe we are seeing the begining of a
> "new" Leica here?
> 
> I will not list prices as it is not Friday, but if anyone has a strong
> interest feel free to call me at (212) 475-5660 any time today. I can tell
> you what I know and you may pre-reserve a lens.
> 
> later,
> Rich
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this is perhaps a stupid question, but will they couple with the
rangefinder of the older sm cameras.  ie. IIIf ?  Kpeters