Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: "Terry Sham" <tsham@netvigator.com> > Subject: [Leica] Silver Chrome Vs. Silver Chrome Plated Finish > Message-ID: <004d01c06800$e6582940$f88ac6cb@tsham> > References: > > According to the Leica catalogue. Some of the M lenses are stated in silver > chrome finish such as Summilux 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. and some are in silver > chrome plated finish such as Summicron 35mm f.2 ASPH. Is there any > different? Furthermore, is there any different between anodized and plated > fisishes? > > Thanks > > Terry Sham Terry all "chrome" M lenses are chrome plated on brass. All the black lenses are anodised aluminium. It is not possible to produce a good quality chrome plate on aluminium. The secondary effects of this are that the silver lenses are substantially heavier but also a more robust finish. cheers Frank