Re[2]: Angenieux

[seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com]

     Hi David,
     
      I also heard a lot about poor 28-70.  It sounds like it is a black 
     sheep of the Leica family.
      When it comes to 35-70, I know there are two versions with filter 
     size of E60 and E67.  E60 is the first generation made in Japan 
     (possibly by Minolta) followed by E67 made in Germany.  I have noticed 
     the price difference in the same condition was significant.  I am sure 
     design is different but wonder if the difference would be worth the 
     price difference.  In other words, I wonder if I have to pay that much 
     more money for Germany over Japan.  If the newer design is better, is 
     the difference noticeable?  This is sort of a question about German 
     made versus Japan made.
     
     Regards,
     David

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Subject: Re: Angenieux
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internetmail
Date:    12/18/96 7:14 PM


At 01:24 PM 18/12/96 -0800, someone wrote:
     
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  >The [Leica] 35-70 is supposed to be an amzing zoom lens. 
     
Indeed it is.  I have trouble telling it's photos from those of my 90mm 
Sumicron!
     
  >I believe that most, if not all of the lenses built by other 
  >companies for the different Leica systems were built to Leica 
  >specifications, so theoretically they should all be excellent quality 
  >lenses, whether this is true in practice is another question. 
     
The only one I've heard not-so-good things about is the new, low-cost 
28~70mm (supposedly built by Tamron[?]) - again, presumably to Leica specs. 
Does anybody have some first-hand experience with this lens?
     
Best Wishes for a great holiday and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 
to you all.
     
David.