Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you want a bargain alternative, just get a Rollei 35 SE. I love the Sonnar on that, and the entire camera is cheaper than the new Rollei 40mm lens. Mark On 4/5/06, GREG LORENZO <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca> wrote: > > I picked up a Rollei 40mm lens in LTM which arrived while I was out of > town. Haven't shot a roll with it yet but I see it is labled as 'Made in > Germany' (& not Japan). The build quality seems first rate (i.e. very > Leica like). It comes in a green box with a hard leather case and Leica M > Mount adapter. The lens includes a small built-in hood and front and rear > lens cap. > > I believe Rollei made the mistake of assuming that any lens built for > Leica cameras should sell for Leica prices. > > I find a modern lens in LTM a big advantage as I can use it on my LTM > cameras. More to come when I get back a developed and scanned roll. > > Regards, > > Greg > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >