Re: [Leica] Leica R 2.8/24

[Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>]

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> The R-24mm is regarded as one of the weaker lenses in the Leica line.  As
> far as I know, the lens is made by Minolta, which Leica then take to bits
> and finish it off (new mount, etc.).
> 
> How about a 28mm instead?  I have the latest version of the R-28mm f/2.8 and
> it is a superb piece of glass; I am tempted to say it is sharper than the
> 100mm f/2.8 APO!  It is the only wide-angle lens in the R line that has been
> redesigned in the last few years.  It is also a bit cheaper than the 24.
> 
> The site www.photodo.com has an MTF test on the 24; but take this with a
> pinch of salt, as the Minolta AF and Leica -R 28mm lenses are both graded
> the same; my tests of the two lenses show the Leica to be vastly superior.
> 
> Simon

I thought the newer R wides had internal focusing!
Which ones are those?
markwr