Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leica and Zeiss have been in competition for what, 150 years now? Not just cameras, but more optical wise. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "MIKIRO" Subject: [Leica] Zeiss Ikon articles > Hi, all. > > The latest issues of Japanese camera journals all feature reports of the > Zeiss Ikon camera. I pick up some interesting remarks. > > MIKIRO > > --- > > The price will be more than twice that of Bessa and less than 200000 JPY > (1850 USD). > > The camera shares no parts with Bessa. It is totally new. > > The rangefinder is amazingly clear with T* equivalent coating. After you > see through it, you feel Leica is now old. > > The film advance lever and shutter (metal vertical travel) feel much > smoother and quieter than those of Bessa but not rival those of Leica M. > > The 21mm and 25mm Biogons are outstandingly sharp and contrasty. They > are undoubtedly top-notch. > > Leica will know that this camera with Zeiss lenses is a threat to them.