Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I suspect DonJR has, again, overstated his case by quite a bit. There are three separate issues at play here. First, where IS the lens made: this has an interest to those of us with an historical bent. Second, where is the lens made: this has an interest to Canadian chauvinists or Germanophiles. Third, where is the lens made: this has an interest to the legal authorities. Unfortunately, no two nations seem to have "place of manufacture" rules which agree with each other. It would seem that the front elements are made at Midland and that the actual assembly of the lens is in Germany. Under some legal systems, the lens would be marked "made in Germany", in others, "Made in Germany and Canada", and, in yet others, "Made in Canada". As Ted said, it really doesn't matter. If someone wants an interesting experience, BUY one of these and then complain to the regulatory authorities. You will have them roaring in laughter, tears in their eyes, as the Poor Li'l Rich Guy starts griping because his box says one thing and the lens another. Please, folks, let's get past this one. It's just another non-starter of a topic. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!