Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 73mm f/1.9 LTM lens
From: "Moore, Andrew" <moorea@andovercontrols.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 11:31:42 -0500

> Yesterday, while in KSP, I saw a (this is by memory) an LTM 73mm f/1.9
> (Hector?) . It was in good shape. Needs cleaning. Didn't see anything
> growing on or in the glass.
> 
> Is this a rare lens???
> 
> They said they would probably sell it for around $700.

I don't know how rare it is, but I have seen one (not for sale).  It is
a
Hektor 73mm.  I can't remember the aperture specifically, but I think
you're right with f/1.9.  I'd like to hear more about this lens if
anyone
can comment.  I've seen photos taken with it (they were travel shots)
which looked pretty good form a non-Erwinesque standpoint (no
disrespect to you, Erwin -- I value your tests).