Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/16

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Subject: [Leica] Kyocera lenses
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:42:29 -0500

Luggers,
    After the success of the 80-200mm f/4 Vario Elmar, Leica AG did want
Kyocera to make more lenses for them.
    Unfortunately, some Contax person saw it as a conflict of interest and
nixed any further cooperation between the two companies.
Happy Snapping,
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA