[Leica] Re:Exceptional lenses, and their value today(ChrisWillliams)

[firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)]

To be honest, I'm hoping its better than the original TE ;-)

On 18/11/2006, at 16:59, Leonard Taupier wrote:

> Alastair,
>
> I have a pretty good collection of Leica glass now. The last lens I  
> bought was a used, 1st version Tri-Elmar. Guess what I use the most  
> now? You're right, the TE. It is handy and produces very nice  
> images. I would really like to see the new ultra wide version. If  
> it's as good as the original it'll be a real winner.
>
> Len
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2006, at 12:28 AM, Alastair Firkin wrote:
>
>> Jeffery,
>> I am re-testing the Tri-elmar on the digital M8 and so far I am  
>> loving it: with the dust problem, NOT changing lens will be a big  
>> bonus, so I have ordered a look on the new Tri-elmar as well. They  
>> are a bit slow for most of my M work though and I still find it  
>> flares a bit easily on the 50mm setting
>>
>> Cheers
>> On 18/11/2006, at 11:35, Jeffery Smith wrote:
>>
>>> I'm surprised that the Tri-Elmar is not as coveted as I seem to  
>>> covet it. I
>>> have gotten some fabulous results from mine.