Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The LTM 'modern" Leica lenses do exist. Solms has made a small series for a Japanese store. It is the 35/2 Asph, the 50/2 and the 50/1,4, all in chrome only. The price I was quoted was 'approximately 20% over bayonet mount lenses." It is an interesting move by Leica and it will probably be the first time since the 90/4 Rokkor Leica will be making lenses that are meant to be used on other manufacturers cameras (Bessa-L, Yashihara). It should make for a smooth combination with the coming Bessa L Rangefinder camera, now you can get 1/125 flash synch speed, 1/2000 top speed and a built in meter in a LTM camera AND use a 35/2 Asph too. Maybe some LUGger in Tokyo can check with Lemon Camera as to export availability and prices? Tom A