Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Marc, I believe there are only two versions. The earlier one has filter threads and a large detachable hood. The new ones have build in filter turret and a smaller hood (I believe). Some actually prefer the earlier one because you can use specialised filters especially in Landscape photography. Hope that helps. Cheers, Paul >Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 10:44:16 -0800 >From: Marc Attinasi <marc@attinasi.org> >Subject: [Leica] Leica R 19mm lens question >Message-ID: <3C092500.69E39F49@attinasi.org> >References: >I have been considering a 19mm for my R3, based on some of the praise I >have been reading about it, and my love of the 21mm on my Olympus >system. Looking over the ads and auctions I am confused by the various >revs of this lens. Can anyone tell me which is the 'one to get', or at >least, what the advantages are of each. I saw one with built-in filters >- - what is that about? I cannot afford a new one, so I'm looking for >used, probably pre-ROM versions. >Thanks, >- - marc - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html