Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] the fling is over/my search has ended
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 15:16:42 -0800

> 
> 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


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