Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If the new Japanese ASPH 50 1.5 LTM is as good as advertised - which is to say better than the present Summilux with a $750 price tag - would there really be enough of a market for a very slightly better new Leica ASPH lens at three times the price? > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Buzz > Hausner > Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 3:24 PM > To: 'Leica Users' > Subject: [Leica] In Search of a Rumor -- 50mm > > > This is a question for people who seem to be in touch with > Leica rumors or > have a good enough relationship with their regional Leica > representative to > ferret some information. > > It seems that all M series lenses have been up-graded > recently except the > fifties. Does anyone have information regarding an up-grade > of the 50mm > Summilux? Is it anticipated? I recall someone quoting > someone that at > least one of the fifties had been re-designed, but that the > price point for > bringing it to market would exceed most people's willingness > to pay. Any > thoughts? > > Buzz Hausner >