Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/27

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Subject: Re: Slides Came Back, 35-70/4
From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:41:34 -0800

Lucien_vD@compuserve.com wrote: 
> I don't understand why in the past Leica had modified the 35-70/3,5
> to permit the use of the polarising filter, and now they make two new
> zoom (35-70 and 28-70, yes there is a new one) who are build in a way
> it is not possible to use it.

Lucien,
>From what I have been told, these lenses (including the 80-200) are
"price point" lenses, intended for the amateur market.  Maybe someday
soon we will get "professional" versions with F2.8 and non rotating
front.

Donal Philby
San Diego