Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Re: Leica 90mm f/4.0 Elmar C prices
From: Henning Wulff <henningw@archiphoto.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 19:40:35 -0700
References: <1c0.e2c4888.2c7d682c@aol.com>

At 9:49 PM -0400 8/26/03, Afterswift@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 8/26/03 5:13:37 PM, rhc3vt@hotmail.com writes:
>
><< The Micro-NIKKOR-P 3.5/55mm, for one.  Can you explain the effect of
>diffraction on a lens such as the 9cm Elmar? >>
>
>I have a Micro Nikkor 2.8 that does have an f32. I never noticed it because I
>never needed to use it. However, it is remarkable that both the Leitz 90 f4
>and the Micro Nikkor seemed to have overcome diffraction, even all those years
>ago. I certainly will hold onto those two lenses.

They have not overcome diffraction. It is very evident in both those lenses.

Mush all around.

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