Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug, The original 90 Rokkor-M was made by Leitz and had the serial number engraved on the front ring. This lens was sold with the Japanese market version of the original Leitz-Minolta CL. Several years later the Minolta CLE was offered with another, different (though not very) Minolta 90 Rokkor-M, this had the serial number engraved on the exterior barrel near the base. Jem - -----Original Message----- From: Doug Herr [SMTP:telyt@earthlink.net] Sent: 25 February 2001 18:12 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] M-Rokkor 90mm lens 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 ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/