Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>> >Well, an example of gem of a retrofocus 21mm is the venerable Elmarit-M 21mm >and Elmarit-M ASPH 21mm. If you look at the configuration, these superb >lenses are technically of Retrofocus or inverted telephoto design. > >24mm ASPH, and the current 28mm are also Retrofocus. Sure. I was speaking in general terms. A designer can do more without the constraint of non-retrofocus parameters, but there are always exceptionally good designs. The missing Erwin Puts and I have had some lengthy discussions about these designs, but I still don't know why Leica chose to use retrofocus designs for them. <<< If I'm recalling history correctly, it was to provide clearance for the M5's meter arm. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt