Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/15

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] Re-computer 50mm Summilux
From: "Tom Schofield" <tdschofield@email.msn.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:07:04 -0800
References: <20010115091124.0968F1B508@trinity.skynet.be>

Pascal,

I was looking at the Leica Beimaster site you gave the link to.  What is
this entry -- "RINGBLITZ Macromat CA 93" and "Doppeldrahtauslöser für
Ringkombination 16494"?  I have never heard of a Leica ringlash for Leica R.
Is this something that does not make it across the Atlantic?

Tom




- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Pascal" <cyberdog@attglobal.net>
To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 1:12 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re-computer 50mm Summilux


> On 15-01-2001 01:46, Frank Filippone wrote:
>
> >My theory, based entirely on nothing, states theat Leica will introduce
the
> >redesigned 50mm APO ASPH lenses this year.... a Summilux and a Summicron.
>
> one can always dream :-)
>
> The current M and R Summicron 50mm lenses are already the benchmark in
> the industry. And the R Summilux 50mm has been recomputed only recently.
> The only "older" lens is the M Summilux 50mm but here again, it is a
> question of costs vs. benefits. I do not see it happen anytime soon.
>
> Pascal
> NO ARCHIVE
>
> ---------
> Visit my Leica pages at http://members.nbci.com/cyberplace
> ---------
> <<< PGP public key available upon request >>>
>