Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]According to Leitz records, the 200/2.8 was discontinued in 1939. Kyle's lens is an obvious Ukraine fake. The original 200/2.8 "wonderlux" was an uncoated lens that was dropped due to the ability to see through clothes at f/2.8. The americans paid Leitz millions to stop making the lens. The US thought it was a threat to Homeland Security. Chris - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kyle Cassidy" Subject: [Leica] Glam photo contest -- hasty last minute entry > http://www.asc.upenn.edu/usr/cassidy/temp/glam4b.jpg > > Shot with a modified leica 0 + 1952 leitz 200 mm f 2.8 "wonderlux" on > hand-coated 35mm glass egg album plate, model pulled from register line at > Williams and Sonoma...... > > Kc - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html