Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nope - he means the Nikon 85 1.4 AIS lens, which as near as I can tell, is identical to the current autofocus version. Both are killer lenses, with a "finger print" indistinguishable from that of the magnificent - or it would be if it were an 85 ;-) - Leica M 75 1.4. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Vick Ko Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:07 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Nikon RF 85/2 Lens - User Experience Oh, I do not have the older Summicron 90f2 in black. I would love to trade a nice black Summicron 90f2 with the metal scalloped focusing ring, for a Nikkor 85mm f2. regards, Vick - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Vick Ko Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:49 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Nikon RF 85/2 Lens - User Experience I think Lee means the Nikon RF version of the 8.5cm f2. It is a fine piece of glass, but I cannot say that I have done comparison tests with it and the older 90f2 Summicron. regards, Vick - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html