Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/08

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Subject: [Leica] Zeiss Normal 50mm f/2 Planar T* ZM
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:44:20 -0400
 
> Mark, spot on.
> You have hit the nail on the head here. If you are familiar with the
> expression (I don't know if it is a local saying or in widespread use)
> Frank
> 
> On 7 Oct, 2009, at 21:41, Mark Rabiner wrote:
> 
>>  If
>> Nikon Canon wanted to build a 24 1.4 lens to compete with Leica I'm
>> sure
>> they could why not? They don't choose to compete in such a small
>> market.
> 
> 
Thanks Frank yes as I'm realizing Canon actually DOES have a 24mm f/1.4 L
USM  EF but its price point is $1,300  not $6,000 so the glasses they chose
for it are nowhere near what Leica is able to put into a lens targeted at
that small 6 grand market segment... Plus all the other stuff.... Made in
small amounts to high tolerances.
I should be preaching to the choir here on the LUG.


Mark William Rabiner
Replies: Reply from red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone) ([Leica] Zeiss Normal 50mm f/2 Planar T* ZM)
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