Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B.D. It seems reasonable that the Elves of Sölms discovered what to do with one aspherical surface that had previously taken two. They seem to have discovered it early enough to make the first version very limited in production. I don't think they would make a lens design 'collectible' on purpose, since a 'collectible' body like the "I'm Stuck" or one of the wedding issues is merely a regular camera with a new set of clothes ( Like the emperor?). My belief is that they found a better way to make the lens as effective, or moreso, optically, and with less weight, lower production costs, and possibly better quality control. Of course, those out there left with the 'obsolete' older version must be crying all the way to the bank! Dan'l dwpost@msn.com