Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/08

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Subject: Zeiss & Leica Lenses
From: Lucien_vD <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 18:49:50 -0400

Michael wrote:

<The rubber hoods are, in my opinion, quite good, and better in fact than =
<most. 

** I agree, but to big and not convenient in a

The lens bayonet appears very robust (regardless of material), =
and I have had no problem with blade reflection, nor have I heard about =
anyone else who has.

The lack of a lens orientation mounting "button" on Contax lenses is a =
great frustration.  Something that I sorely miss.  But, when it comes to =
bodies, until the R8 came out a few months ago, there was no comparison =
between the capabilities of the RTSIII and any R body.  (Just my opinion =
folks - back in your seats).  Even today, without the winder and motor =
the R8 is hampered in such a comparison.  Of course lens price comes =
into any comparison issue in a small way as well.