Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/11

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: 75/1.4 question
From: "Dan Honemann" <danh@selectsa.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 20:04:42 -0500
 
Jeff,

I recall Dr. Yao informing me that the newest German build of the 75, while
identical optically, is a bit lighter (some 40 grams) and less stiff to
focus.

Dan

> Yep, mine's the stiffest by far of my M lenses.  It's kind of
> reassuring to hear that this seems to be a characteristic of the
> model, rather than my sample.
>
> Mine's original (Canadian) production;  can anyone with a latter-day
> German 75/1.4 comment on whether they behave the same?