RE: [Leica] re: silver vs black lenses

["Wang, Albert" <Albert.Wang@ibx.com>]

of course, the silver version of those leica lenses are supposed to be made
of chrome which is rumored to be stronger material than the black alloy. i
don't think that there is much of a difference. it's like voting for a black
buick versus a silver one, they function the same and deliver the same
performance.

if you want a silver lens best thing is to buy the cheaper black lens and
spray paint it with a silver lining. can't complain about the reflectivity
on that sucker.

alfie

- -----Original Message-----
From: kyle cassidy [mailto:kcassidy@asc.upenn.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 11:29 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] re: silver vs black lenses


>Are there fundamentally any differences (mechanical, durability, etc.)
>between the silver and black versions of lenses?  I notice from their
>literature that in all cases where both finishes are offered, the silver
>version weighs more. Are they made in the same place?

hi michael -- you've noticed the one real difference between the lenses, the
construction material and hence the weight. in my book, all things being
equal, you should always buy the black versions of the lens for several
reasons:

    1) it's lighter and you have to carry it around.
    2) the silver versions don't show your hard earned scratches as well
    3) a 1997 vogue/voigtlander poll shows that fashion models prefer the
black lenses by a stunning 23% margin (or was it 33%? could someone
        check my numbers on this one? i don't have the article in front of
me.)

it's possible to paint your silver lenses black (william gower's been known
to do it) but what's the point of having a heavy black lens when you could
have a light one?

someone may post "heavier lenses means you can hold your camera steadier"
but don't listen to them. if you ever have a hankering for a weighty camera,
screw an underdog flash battery on the bottom.

just my .02, take it for what it's worth,

kc




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