Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]WA Retrofocus lenses have traditionally been inferior to true WA lenses because of some complexities in the design. With more computer use, more glass types available, and more experience, this may have been negated. The best performance in WA lenses has always been RF lenses.... the 35/2.8 Biogon, 21 Biogon, etc. Nothing came close when they were introduced in the 60's and before. Today, few lenses come close to these designs. Certainly new designs will be required for Leica. They will be smaller ( smaller sensor = smaller glass), lighter, faster, and more overall compact. They will be designed to some degree ( or entirely for Digi-M ) with considerations for the digital sensor. Retrofocus? Probably. Will they be as good as the 50 ASPH Summilux? 35 ASPH Summilux? 21, 24 ASPH Elmarit? 28 Summicron? Tough act to follow..... Will they be R lenses in new bodies and M mounts? Maybe..... Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net