Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M-Rokkor 90mm lens
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: 25 Feb 2001 10:12:24 -0800

On Sun, 25 February 2001, "Roland Smith" wrote:

> 
> I have the M-Rokkor 90mm lens which I purchased and used on my Leica M3.   I
> found the results to be excellent.   I, subsequently, purchased an Elmar
> 90mm C which came with a camera.  And then, I purchased a 90mm collapsible
> Elmar.
> 
> I cannot tell the difference I obtained in testing all three using a lens
> testing chart and enlarging black and white pictures taken at all f-stops.
> For this opinion, I used a loupe on 8X10 prints.
> 
> I have settled on the collapsible 90mm since it is easy to travel with.  My
> Rokkor and Elmar 90-C are for sale.
> 

My understanding is that the 90mm M-Rokkor is the only lens Leitz ever put another company's name on.  There should be no difference between the M-Rokkor and the Elmar-C.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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