Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Eyes...
From: Seth Rosner <sethrosner@direcway.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:11:56 -0400
References: <5.1.0.14.2.20030720184412.01e7d940@pop.softhome.net>

Tom, I can only recall once seeing an R lens advertised with eyes; it was
the 135/2,8 Elmarit, it was recent and it was a mistake (even though it was
by a knowledgeable and reputable Leica dealer).

Seth           LaK 9

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Christiansen" <tomchr@softhome.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:46 PM
Subject: [Leica] Eyes...


> Folks,
>
> Some lenses have eyes, some don't. I understand that these eyes are used
to
> magnify the image in the viewfinder on the M cameras so, for instance, the
> 90mm frame lines can be used with the 135mm lens. But sometimes I see
Leica
> R lenses advertised with eyes.
>
> What's the point of eyes on an R lens when what you see in the viewfinder
> is what the lens sees anyway??
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom
>
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