Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/10/26

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Subject: [Leica] R Mid-Range Zooms
From: Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:51:00 +0100
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IIRC the 28-70 is a Sigma design built by Leica to their build tolerances in 
a metal mount. The 35-70 f4 is a Leica design of the latest type.
Frank

On 26 Oct, 2010, at 01:50, James Laird wrote:

> Just to get off the D700 thread, I'd like the LUG's opinions of the
> 28-70 and 35-70 R zooms. Are they just rebadged Minolta lenses that
> are built better? Opinions for or against would be appreciated. I'm
> looking for a good zoom for my new Sony A900, and would be willing to
> use R glass with an adapter if it's worth the trouble, or should I
> just stick with Minolta/Sony/Zeiss glass?
> 
> Jim Laird
> 
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