Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Noctilux Made in Canada
From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@home.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 11:16:08 -0700
References: <20000627115602.9FE79181B9@trinity.skynet.be> <009401bfe03b$28c3b4f0$4e0a0a0a@simonl>
 
Simon  wrote:
> 
> I am considering picking up a Noctilux froma local dealer today but I
> noticed on the casing (not the box) that it says Made in Canada.  I know
> that production in Canada ceased afew years ago.  I am being told that this
> is a brand new, latest model.  Do any of you Noctilux owners have any
> knowledge on this?  Does your lens say Made in Canada?<<<<<<<<

Simon,

Go for it, as the lens was designed and made in Canada for many years
until Leica cut out of the Canadian operation moving the Noctilux
manufacturing to Germany. 

There isn't one whit of optic difference Canadian made to the present
lens made in Germany.

ted
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