Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alan, I think we're talking about different lenses. While it's a 90mm f4 collapsible lens it's the macro version that Leica developed only 4 years ago or so. It can be purchased with the close-up attachment goggles like the 50mm Dual Range Summicron but focuses much closer. The lens is current and can be purchased new with 6 bit coding. Is this the one you have? Len On Aug 2, 2008, at 12:53 AM, Alan Magayne-Roshak wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net>: > >> Dave, > >> I fully understand. My comment was a more universal observation. I >> don't know of anyone on the LUG, other then me, that has one. Before >> the introduction of the new Summarits it was one of Leica's least >> expensive lenses. Plus it's a multi purpose lens, macro, portrait, >> and a very compact telephoto. Just an observation. > ...................................................................... > .................................. > I gather you're talking about the 90mm f/4 Elmar collapsible. I have > one too, along with the rigid version from the late 40's, a Nikkor > 85mm f/2 > in LTM, and 85mm f/1.5 Enna Lithagon LTM. Can you tell 85-90mm is > a favorite > focal length? I don't use lenses wider than 50mm much (for myself). > I used to use an Aristophot with a viso at the office before we > went digital. > What a nice piece of equipment. > > Alan > > Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer > UPAA POY 1978 > University Information Technology Services > University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee > Office Phone: 414 229-6525 | E-mail: amr3@uwm.edu > Department Phone: 414 229-4282 > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information