Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]my understanding is that every f1.0 noctilux uses the same 1976 formula. amazing 30-year longevity and a tribute to the genius of the late Dr. Walter Mandler. -rei On Dec30 18:57, F?lix L?pez de Maturana wrote: > > > >isn't the 58mm version rarest of the f1.0 noctiluxen? > > > >of the 4 versions, the 58mm was the first, the 2nd and 3rd > >had 60mm threads and (incompatible) detachable hoods and the > >4th (and present) the 60mm thread and the telescoping hood. > > > >according to my Sartorius, the E58 covers serial numbers from > >approximatly 2,740,000 to 2,919,656. cross-referencing with > >Rogliatti, this covers up to 1978, so you'd be looking at > >lenses made in 1976, 1977 and 1978. > > > >i personally like the Gen III with the nice big detachable hood, > >that shade would seem to offer better protection from stray light > >as well as physical protection from knocks. > > > >-rei > Is there any difference regarding image quality? I have the Gen III too. > > Regards. > > Felix > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com Ridgewood, New Jersey