Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/08/29

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Canon f/1.4 50mm
From: Jack Campin <jack@purr.demon.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 13:30:47 +0000

Douglas McLernon <Douglas.McLernon@tcd.ie> wrote:
> Do you know anything about the F/1.4 Canon lens. It only says Canon Lens,
> Canon Camera Company. I I didn't know (or guess) better I should take it for
> a Nikor lens of the same period. Same chrome and black scalloped focusing
> ring and positive click stops. Is it a Leica clone or copy, Nikor, or
> independent design. Other Canon lenses are "Serenars" or seem to be named.

I've got one of these, and I think it's the sharpest 35mm lens I've
ever used.  Even the coating is in pristine condition.  The problem
with it is mechanical; it wobbles disturbingly, presumably due to worn
focusing threads.



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