Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -Dear DR Joseph....... >The Minilux has been discontinued because of lack of sales following the >introduction of the Minilux Zoom. > >Despite the superior quality of the Summarit 40/2.4 lens of the Minilux, >most buyers opt for the more expensive Minilux Zoom despite its much >slower lens of 35-70/3.5-6.7. For most consumers, the extra US$100 of >the Zoom model is well worth it. Most buyers of P & S cameras expect to >get a zoom lens rather than a prime lens. > >My export records show the Minilux Zoom outsells the non-zoom Minilux by >over 10:1. I wonder if the situation is the same in the US? Quite sad ........ cos the 40/2.4 is a really good performer. Peace TMLee