Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: Leica glass
From: TEAShea@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 21:34:55 EST

This subject periodically comes up with much misinformation and varied
opinion.  The last time it arose the best information was that Leica makes
some test glass and may make some glass for the Noctilux.  Otherwise, they buy
all of their production glass - made to their specifications.

Tom Shea

<< I'm under the impression that Leica formulates, mixes, melts, and makes
 almost all of their own glass. They farm out what they do not have capacity
 for. >>