Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] re: Contax lenses in M mount?
From: Steven Alexander <alexpix@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 09:23:56 -0500

on 2/19/00 12:10 AM, Rob Schneider-Laura Tully at robslaurat@earthlink.net
wrote:

> B. D. Colen wrote:
> 
>> No, I have not owned a Leica 28, and based on what I have read and heard
>> about it, I wouldn't own one. I have owned a 28 2.8 T* and a G, and that was
>> a terrific lens. Everyone - but you - with whom I have talked about the 28
>> has said that it is one of the weakest lenses in the M armamentarium.
>> 
>> As to the resale value question - I buy lenses to use, not to collect or
>> resell. If the best lens in the focal length is a Leica lens - as is
>> generally the case - that's what I'll buy. If something else is better, and
>> I can afford it, I'll go for that.
>> 
>> B. D.
>> 
> Are we talking about the current, 46mm filter, 28mm Elmarit-M?  B. D., if
> you want to borrow mine, just ask.  This lens is terrific.  Sharp,
> contrasty, flare resistant, great looking images.  If the Contax is better,
> it must be a hell of a lens.  I think the Leica 28 is a sleeper in the line.
> 
> If you tried the lens, I think you would be much more than pleased with the
> results.
> 
> Rob Schneider
> 
> 
I'll second this comment, and you can borrow mine, B.D. that is if we can
dig out.
Steven