Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Lucien wrote: > WARNING: THIS IS NOT OFFICIAL! > > LUGers, > > I heard this afternoon, that Leica is coming back > with 3 lenses in LTM, for the first time since 1964. > > 35/1,4 ASPH, 50/1,4 and 50/2. > > The prices seem to be close to the bayonet versions. > > Is this a joke ? > My source is normally reliable, but I don't know about his own source. > > If it's true, it may be a nice move. > To challenge Konica, Cosina and Minolta on their own ground > instead of waiting in Solms Castle. > > Lucien Lucien, I suppose it costs very little to make the back end of a Leica lens in to a screw mount type. Even if they sell only a relative small quantity, it will be worth while. It will give the screw mount enthusiast a chance to use modern Leica lenses. If it is true, it is a good move. Regards, Horst Schmidt