Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/06/02

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Subject: [Leica] OT: Wow
From: digiratidoc at gmail.com (James Laird)
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 17:43:51 -0500
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I never thought of the 50 Summilux as a bargain, but I do now :)

Jim Laird

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:

> This lens does not replace the current Summicron. That one continues in the
> line currently too.
> It is a very high price indeed, no question. It's also the best
> specification of any lens that Leia Camera has ever produced.
>
> The little letters that explain the difference are MTF ;-)
>
> Cheers,
> Geoff
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
>
>
>
> On 3 June 2012 02:16, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
>
> > I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what's the reasoning
> > behind the HUGE jump in price for the 50 Summicron ASPH. Went from
> > $2295 to $7195 because of those four little letters! Even the 50
> > Summilux ASPH is just $3995, so it's $3200 cheaper yet one full stop
> > faster! By rights it should be priced at $8000 or more if you follow
> > the logic. I don't get it. Wow.
> >
> > Jim Laird
> >
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Replies: Reply from richard at richardmanphoto.com (Richard Man) ([Leica] OT: Wow)
In reply to: Message from digiratidoc at gmail.com (James Laird) ([Leica] OT: Wow)
Message from hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson) ([Leica] OT: Wow)