Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]To set the record straight my original remark on multicoating being a fairly new development applied to FILTERS. Multicoating has been done on lenses since the early 50's. Simple lenses like the Elmar and Tessar were great lenses because they had 4 elements (less surfaces) and were contrasty before MC was invented. - -----Original Message----- From: Mark Rabiner [mailto:mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 3:43 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica or B+W Filters Bob Walkden wrote: > > Hi, > > >multi-coating, is a fairly new development. IMHO I think it is mostly > >marketing hype. > > well, B+W at least have published figures. The burden is on you to show that > they are wrong. > > Cheers, > > Bob > As Marc Small i think used to tell us it was developed by Pentax with their super Takamar's and Zeiss with their T stars. The difference between T* and pre T* Zeiss lenses for Hasselblad is well established and reflected in their used prices. The biggest felt lined lens hood in the world ain't going to shim the difference! T star and be there! Mark Rabiner