Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tom Shea wrote: << Leica seems to have had little focus and directions over the past decade. This does not mean that they have not done some nice work - the new M lenses are wonderful. However, it takes more than pieces to make a company successful. They need a focus and direction. Maybe the new Chairman will give them that. However, it will take a couple years to see any real results from his leadership. >> - ------------------------------------------ Tom, On the surface I might have agreed with your statement, however, after seeing Leica's new "The Program" catalog, I must say that the company has a pretty great line of products, and, IMO, little competition with their individual products. I would agree that management has been slow when it comes to making new products available (the R8 motor debacle, classic example). But the development of the M system has really been spectacular over the last 3-4 years (at least 6 or 7 new lenses!). Ultimately, despite our constant comparisons, Leica products do not compete with Canon, Nikon, Minolta, etc.; only some competition from Contax--and its not bad to just have one competitor in your field!! M2C Cheers, Arturo