Re: [Leica] Leica 90/1.0?

["Simon" <simple@forestchina.com.hk>]

I have seen the lens.  It is made by Elcan for a X-Ray machine.  The lens
looks very similar to the Navy version of 90/1 but it does not have focusing
capability.  BTW I think it has a M-mount.

Simon Cheong

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Austin Franklin" <austin@darkroom.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 4:29 AM
Subject: [Leica] Leica 90/1.0?


> Someone claims he has seen a 90/1.0 Leica R lense in HK.  This is the
claim:
>
> "What can I say, I should take a photo out of it next time I go to HK, may
be
> around October 5 or 6.  With the price listed ($10,000) I guess the lens
is still
> there or is there any list member resident in HK?  The Camera store name
is
> " Chung Cheng " - spelling may be wrong but it is located very close to
the
> Mirama Hotel.  I have enough Leica M and R lenses to make me believe the
> 90/1.0 is a true Leica, made by Leica Canada."
>
> Anyone ever hear of this lense?
>