Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > There were three versions of this lens [280 f/4.8] and you should look for the last one. > I believe that optically, they were identical except that the later lenses > may have had improved coating. The first series were in a short mount that > required a second adapter. That and the possible improved coating is why > IMHO > you should unquestionably look for a specimen in the last series. > If my memory is still intact, the 3rd version was introduced at Photokina 1970 with a new optical formula and a viso III mount. The earlier versions of the 280 f/4.8 have a thread mount for the earlier visoflex model. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html