Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A tip to European LUGers: I just got the latest issue of the German FotoMagazin in my mailbox (February issue). They have a 2 page article with pictures of the Bessa R, and tests of the 25-35-50-75 mm lenses. The lenses got splendid results: Skopar 25/4.0 (9.8) Ultron 35/1.7 (9.6) Nokton 50/1.5 (9.0) Heliar 75/2.5 (9.8) For reference, some M-lenses: Summicron 35/2.0 non-asph (9.4) Summilux 50/1.4 (9.2) Summicron 50/2.0 (9.6) Elmarit 90/2.8 (9.6) In short, terrific results for the new Bessa lenses... [There is also a comparison of R-lenses and Zeiss lenses (for Contax SLR:s)] A Bessa R is reported to cost less than 2000 DM (complete with either the 35 or 50 mm lens). A black 75/2.5 will cost 849 DM, according to www.ringfoto.de (They have not updated with Bessa R info yet). I am not so keen on the Konica Hexar, as I like manual wind lever better than a noisy winder on this type of camera. But the Bessa R & lenses is really nice, I think! /Hans