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Subject: [Leica] Re: HEXANON new Dual Lens 21mm-35mm/F3.4-F4 for the Hexar RF
From: "Paul C. Brodek" <pcb@skyweb.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 17:32:00 -0500
References: <3C60097F.F8F3167A@ubi.edu> <MBBBJHIBKCKEAEOKKBPOIEDNCHAA.bdcolen@earthlink.net>

Howdy,

It's a 3E-type dual focal length lens (not a zoom or varifocal; only
21mm and 35mm focal lengths available).  It uses
high-refraction/low-dispersion multicoated glass, but apparently no
asperical elements.  It is claimed to be well-corrected for
distortion, coma, "etc" at both focal lengths, has high resolution,
high contrast and "soft, gentle, mild, mellow" (the word used carries
all these connotations) bokeh "flavor."  NOTE: this is not an
invitation to a bokeh flamefest---it is merely a translation of what's
written there.  

The lens will be produced in a limited run of 800pcs, available at the
end of March.  List price is 198,000 yen (approx US$ 1,500).

From the specs: 11 elements in 10 groups, 21mm apertures 3.4-19 and 35
4.0-22.  Half-aperture click stops, minimum focus 0.8m, 10 aperture
blades, 62mm filter, dimensions 68mm x 57mm, 295g.  It uses a clip-on
hood. 

Sounds pretty neat, though I'd get a lot more use from a 35-50.  But
if the lottery gods blessed me and if it's a decent performer, I'd get
one for my bag.  Like the 3E, the relatively slow max aperture limits
indoor use somewhat to higher ISO film.

I wonder when Tom A. will get his mitts on one.....

Regards,

PB

On Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:43:26 -0500, "B. D. Colen"
<bdcolen@earthlink.net> wrote:

>So what does it say? Other than the fact that this new lens is slower than a
>snail in winter? ;-) Is it variable focal length, or is it a Tri-Elmar type
>21 and 35?
>
>B. D.
>
>Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 11:34 AM
>Subject: [Leica] HEXANON new Dual Lens 21mm-35mm/F3.4-F4 for the Hexar
>RF
>
>
>Thanks to Mehrdad
>
>HEXANON new Dual Lens 21mm-35mm/F3.4-F4 for the Hexar RF
>
><http://www.konica.co.jp/lineup/topics9.html>
>
>Lucien


Paul C. Brodek
Hillsdale, N.J. U.S.A.
E-mail: pcb@skyweb.net
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