Re: [Leica] Leica R vs. Contax SLR lenses

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

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> The situation is as follows:
> I am beginning to feel the need for some sort of AF or, at the very
> least, electronic focus confirmation, for low-light shots especially. No
> need for fast action shots that would require an EOS or F5/F100. The
> Contax AX would seem to fit the bill, and it would at least retain top
> optical qualities (Zeiss, although made in Japan). I am also curious
> about the rumors on the new, updated AX.
> 
> I am also feeling that Leica's priority for the coming couple of years is
> away from the R line. I don't believe there are major developments as far
> as an upgrade or successor to the R8 planned at this stage.
> Obviously, I would prefer to have a kind of "AX" solution for the R,
> because it would give the opportunity to retain all existing lenses,
> which is one of the AX biggest selling points.
> 
> If Leica were to come out (one day) with an AF body that would require
> new R lenses to work on it, they would commit a kind of commercial
> suicide. For the astronomical price of R lenses, I don't see how people
> will simply replace all these with new ones. At least, I wouldn't do it.
> The cost of such operation would simply be prohibitive.
> 
> Pascal
> NO ARCHIVE
> 
Why not consolidate your resources and energies and just use M!
Mark Rabiner