Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27

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Subject: [Leica] More 105mm LTM omissions
From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:05:08 +0100

In Marc's book, and this information copied from contemporary (1948) 
adverts in the US Pop Photog....

105mm f4.5 telephoto rf coupled for Leica

Here's a sensational new item! Rangefinder coupled coated telephoto 105mm 
f4.5 lens for Leica cameras at a price never before approached! We 
unconditionally guaranteethis to be today's best buy in Leica coupled 
lenses, and offer it on a ten day trial basis! use it for sports work, 
news, nature and portraiture. It's feather-light weight will surprise you 
(no tripod needed to steady it), its fine bright chrome finish will please 
you - you'll like the clean clear engraving, smooth focusing action, the 
click stops for accurate setting. Order early, tax included:
only $97.50 (this was reduced to $89.50 in subsequent ads.)
Optical sports finder for above.............................$8.50

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The ad. was placed by Sterling Howard Corporation who specialised in war 
surplus. In the last ad. it headlines the lens with, 'Non-Surplus Special!'