Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica vs. Contax wars
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 10:52:49 -0500

Why don't we do a lens by lens comparison between Contax and Leica.  

First off, how does the Contax 75/1.4 compare with Leica's?   Hmmm, wait a
minute, I don't think Contax makes one.   OK, then,  how does the Contax
50/1 compare with Leica's?  Hmmm, wait a minute, I don't think Contax makes
one.  OK, then, how does the APO 90/2 Contax lens compare with Leica's?
Hmmm, wait a minute, I don't think Contax makes one.   OK, then, how does
the Contax 35/1.4 compare with Leica's?  Hmmm, wait a minute, I don't think
Contax makes one.  OK, then, how does.....

Dan C.

 At 09:25 AM 29-02-00 EST, ARTHURWG@aol.com wrote:
>More to the point than Leica vs. Nikon is the question of Leica vs. Contax, 
>namely the G2.  It's become apparent that the Japanese-made Zeiss optics are 
>equal or better than many/most Leitz offerings.  Coupled with a better view 
>finder,  a very good auto focus and much less money, Contax has to be the 
>leader  among  35 mm rangefinders. Right??
>
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