Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/24

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Subject: [Leica] Tri-Elmar?
From: ausdlk at gmail.com (David Keenan)
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:44:06 -0500

I have both the Tri-Elmar (v2) and the WATE.

I have used both versions of the Tri-Elmar extensively on my M7s and think
is the perfect travel lens.

I am still trying to decide if I like and therefore have any use for the
WATE. Looks doubtful. Just proving to be too wide even on the M8.2.

Haven't used the Tri-Elmar much on the M8.2. First, I cannot figure out how
to get the flange off so John Milich can mill out the coding holes. And,
also, I've kind of fallen for the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 lens and it is difficult
to remove it from the M8.2.

Same can be same now for the new Nokton 50mm f/1.1 on the M7...

But once my infatuation with speed dulls and I am forced to come up with a
light travel kit, I'm sure I'll return happily to the Tri-Eimar.

Still, the best single lens ever made for the M mount IMHO.

Dave.
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Dave.

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