Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Group/Marc James Small..... I read with interest your comments on LTM lenses....I agree, but think the MECHANICAL construction of the Russian lenses limits their long time usefulness.....maybe not..... I wonder (and this is neither a flame nor a troll) about your comment about "Nikon and Canon- let's not go there"........... Do you own audio equipment? Do you own Japanese audio equipment/ shortwave radio/etc? I have in recent years tried to use American made audio and ham radio equipment exclusively, not because of any dislike of the Japanese gear, but I don't like the trade imbalance. Also, the Japanese manufacturers seem only to support their products for 5 years or so after discontinuance...... My major exceptions are Nikon (lifelong user, mechanical only, all models from S2 thru F2) and my CD player (a high-end, tho dated model from the "ES" series..... I wonder if your distaste for Japanese cameras and lenses extends to consumer electronics, cars, etc........and comments from others welcome, of course.... Walt in Denton,Tx.