Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pascal wrote: >But, and I am going to ask an impossible question (but I'll do it = >anyway): do you think Leica has plans for an overhaul of the R = >wideangles, and wouldn't I be better advised to wait for some more years= = >(we're speaking Leica terms here...)? The impossible response: My bet is that we will see within the next 2 years: new R lenses: 21/2,8 (ASPH?) 24/2,8 (ASPH?) 90/2 (APO?) 180/2,8 APO and I really hope: 35-100/2,8 APO-ASPH (It's easier to make than a Tri-Elmar !!!???) minimum focusing distance 0,40 cm ! Polarizer compatible !! built-in variable lens hood. fast focusing ring (more like 80-200/4 than 70-180/2,8) same quality as 70-180/2,8 APO no red dots ;-) And maybe later (less urgent): new 35/2 and/or 1,4 ASPH. 50/2 and/or 1,4 60/2,8 macro 80/1,4 Lucien