Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill wrote in part:
>So, it would seem that the primary beneficiary of this correction
>will be the 85/2 Sonnar, which I would expect that purchasers of
>this lens will appreciate since it is the highest priced pony in the
>stable. At the announced price, this clientele would more likely be
>professionals involved in portraiture for whom such critical
>differences are more likely to be a factor.
>
FWIW, this would seem to be a variation on the Nikon CRC system which
optimises focusing in close. My 85/1.4 Nikkor was apparently one of
the first short teles to have it. Nikon also use it on a number of
other fast lenses.
Best
Alex
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