Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R24 mm f/2.8 Test By ERWIN PUTS
From: "Dan S" <dstate1@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 01:15:13 GMT

My understanding of the review is just that...I believe the 24mm is a 
Minolta design, and is not up to the standards of the newer wide angle R 
lenses.  The 19 in particular is reputed to be excellent, though I have not 
used it.

Best Wishes

Dan



>
>At the end of M24 mm f/2.8 asph test, Erwin also mentions about R24 that I
>can't understand. He said "Some years ago I tested the R version against 
>the
>Nikon 2.8/24 and I found the outcome a draw."
>
>What does it mean? Is R24 quality the same as nikkor?
>
>Happy Shooting! and Merry X'Mas
>

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