Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Minilux discontinued?
From: "claire" <clairetm@singnet.com.sg>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 01:25:20 +0800

- -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