Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Thu, 16 November 2000, Walter S Delesandri wrote: > > I would agree, and I don't use UV filters for "critical" (most?) > work.... > However, when Leica "nuts" (99% of leica consumers) WON'T pay 80% of > fair market price because of a tiny coating mark or "dust" specks inside, > I can truly understand the obsession.... > Note to anyone who thinks he/she can't afford Leica quality: look for those "ugly ducklings" the collectors don't want. My 250mm Telyt (late) is just such a lens, with numerous chips in the finish and barely-perceptible scratches in the coating of the front element. None of that shows in the pictures. I hardly ever leave home without it. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt - -------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Northwestern and the world. Click http://www.nualumni.com to get your FREE Northwestern StartPage. Customize your own collection of the latest news, sports, stock quotes, and more. Check it out today!