Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rollei 35 S is even cheaper? Just had my jammed one repaired. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Langer" <langeratcarleton@gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Rollei 40/2.8 Sonnar Lens in LTM > 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information