Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: Jem Kime [SMTP:jem.kime@cwcom.net] Sent: 27 March 2001 10:05 To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: [Leica] More 105mm LTM omissions In Marc's book, and this information copied from contemporary (1948) adverts in the US Pop Photog.... 105mm f4.5 telephoto rf coupled for Leica Here's a sensational new item! Rangefinder coupled coated telephoto 105mm f4.5 lens for Leica cameras at a price never before approached! We unconditionally guaranteethis to be today's best buy in Leica coupled lenses, and offer it on a ten day trial basis! use it for sports work, news, nature and portraiture. It's feather-light weight will surprise you (no tripod needed to steady it), its fine bright chrome finish will please you - you'll like the clean clear engraving, smooth focusing action, the click stops for accurate setting. Order early, tax included: only $97.50 (this was reduced to $89.50 in subsequent ads.) Optical sports finder for above.............................$8.50 ================================== The ad. was placed by Sterling Howard Corporation who specialised in war surplus. In the last ad. it headlines the lens with, 'Non-Surplus Special!'