Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/17
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John Collier wrote:
>
> The current 90mm f2.8 is an Elmarit-M. We are talking about the thin
> tele-elmarit made between 1973 and 1989 (SNR 2585001 to 3500xxx). Be at
> peace my son,* It will come!
>
> John Collier
>
> * Dad?
>
> "It" refers to the Chrome one.
>
> > From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>
> >
> >> At 1:01 -0700 3/15/0, a fine scholar, John Collier wrote:
> >>
> >>> Could you elaborate further on this Ken. In what way did the lenses go bad?
> >>> Were there any physical manifestations with the optical problems? Do you
> >>> live in a moist/dry/?? climate? I am interested because I have this lens.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> John Collier
> >
> >
> > lugfolk,
> >
> > are we talking about the current tele-elmarit 90, or one of the previous
> > versions (i believe stendhal wrote about both of these earlier 90s in his
> > novel 'the thin and the fat')? i inquire with trepidation as i am
> > considering the current t-e 90 as my next lens, having abandoned hope that
> > the apo asph summicron 90 will be produced in chrome in our lifetime...
> >
> > guy
> >
> >
> > p.s. i also recall that certain luggers - m rabiner foremost among them -
> > are die-hard t-e 90 users. any one else out there with more than parental
> > feelings for this lens?Hi folks!
The tension is mounting toward the finish on that Nikon 21 hood.
Navyzero has re-entered his previous bid, and Nikon S-3 has edged him
out, again, standing at $5,555.00.
Who will win this race?!! With only HOURS to go....
Cheers,
Rich Lahrson
tripspud@wenet.net