Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/19
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At 09:25 AM 19/12/96 PST, you wrote:
> 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
>
Hi!
Mine is the Minolta-made-in-Nippon model. The later (Solms-made) version is
optically identical, but completely re-designed mechanically - with a
non-rotating (polarizer friendly!) front element.
My Minolta made one has the true "Leica feel" to the mount, and is very well
made - certainly better than the Minolta equivalent I've tried. However,
I've never tried the German made one, so I can't comment on how much (if
any) better it is mechanically.
Unless you use a polarizing filter a lot, I'd save the money!
Cheers!
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