Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Looks aside, the 21 ASPH is a truly wonderful lens. Sharp edge to edge, no flare to speak of.....Much better than the previous version - which was no slouch...... > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Lee, > Jonathan > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 1:52 PM > To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' > Subject: [Leica] Waxing Lyrical about my 21 ASPH > > > No prose or poetry here, but my 21ASPH just came in the mail. Mine's in > chrome and my first impression is that this is a fantastically beautiful > lens. Haven't taken any pictures yet, but from a aesthetic standpoint, it > just looks great. The chrome barrel contrasting with the black hood and > focus tab just look stunning! On my chrome M6TTL with the black > finder, I > must say it looks gorgeous. I know how a lens looks isn't really supposed > to count, but.. Hey! it makes me happy just looking at the thing! > > Even though the silver lens is heavy (415g in the spec sheet) it balances > nicely on the camera. The only thing that I'll have to get used to is the > focus ring is not ribbed and rather slippery. I'll have to use the focus > tab soley. > > Jonathan Lee >