Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Good day; I have recently acquired a third 135mm f/4.5 Hektor and have some questions about the lenses. Number 1 is --- #1385790 Leica M-mount, all black lettering on distance scale to 300 ft then infinity, Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar, f=13.5cm 1:4.5, focus line up with black dot with "R" engraved nearby, tripod mount with 3/8 hole and 1/4 adapter. Number 2 is --- #1737667 Leica M-mount, black and red lettering on distance scale to 100 ft then infinity, HEKTOR 1:4.5/135 LEITZ WETZLAR, no "r" on focus index, tripod mount with 1/4 and 3/8 holes. Number 3 is --- #854633 Short mount for Visoflex, all brushed chrome with black lettering, Hektor f=13.5cm 1:4.5 Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. Is there any appreciable difference between these three lenses in design, performance, desireability, or any other factor? I have the 135 short mount Hektor on a Viso II on an M-1, works great. Thanks, Mike