Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Correct.. same glass. Slightly different mechanics, and the filter goes from E55 to ( I think) E49. Also the new version has the focus tab. The older goes abut $1000, the newer starts at $1300. All are used prices. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+red735i=earthlink.net@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of David Lee Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 9:03 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Tri-elmar Is the new version any better than the original first version? My understanding is both are the same in optics with the second version mechanically better designed. Regards, David MIKIRO <miki@arbos.net> wrote: Laurence, In my experience, it was *slightly* less sharp than and more flare-prone, particularly at 50mm, than lenses with single focal lengths. Within these limits, it is an excellent lens. MIKIRO Laurence John wrote: > Anyone got any feelings on the tri-elmar 28:35:50. I'm interested in getting one. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information