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Has anyone had any experience with this lens..how does it compare? Thanks....
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Dear Harold,
I have owned this lens for over ten years. Had it serviced at Solms a few years ago. On the recommendation of Erwin Puts bought the new 1:4/35-70 and cannot distinguish the difference. I am sure on an optical bench there is an improvement, however with 16"x24" prints or projected by a 100x factor it is identical.
I am now deciding which one to sell!
Best wishes.
Justin
I have owned this lens for over ten years. Had it serviced at Solms a few years ago. On the recommendation of Erwin Puts bought the new 1:4/35-70 and cannot distinguish the difference. I am sure on an optical bench there is an improvement, however with 16"x24" prints or projected by a 100x factor it is identical.
I am now deciding which one to sell!
Best wishes.
Justin
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Guest
With most of us printing at 16"x24" or smaller, does that mean that it is more advisable to get the older lens at a lower price? Just curious.
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Guest
With most of us printing at 16"x24" or smaller, does that mean it is advisable to buy older lenses at a lower price? Answer: It depends on the lens. Some of the older lenses I prefer. Some of the current are fabulous.
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David
I dont know much about these lenses, but I beleive the 35-70 f/3.5 VarioElmar (updated version introduced c.1988)had E67 filter thread. The current version 35-70 f/4 VarioElmar has an E60 filter thread. I cant remember if either of these lenses were/are made in Japan for leica.
Hope this info is helpful, craig
I dont know much about these lenses, but I beleive the 35-70 f/3.5 VarioElmar (updated version introduced c.1988)had E67 filter thread. The current version 35-70 f/4 VarioElmar has an E60 filter thread. I cant remember if either of these lenses were/are made in Japan for leica.
Hope this info is helpful, craig
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hektor
Dear David,
The optical cells of both f/3,5 are identical.
The only difference was the mount; The E67 did not rotate and thus was easier to use with the polarising filter.
All 35-70 lenses are Japanese and very good.
Best wishes,
Justin
The optical cells of both f/3,5 are identical.
The only difference was the mount; The E67 did not rotate and thus was easier to use with the polarising filter.
All 35-70 lenses are Japanese and very good.
Best wishes,
Justin
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hektor
Dear LCT,
The E67 lenses were made in Japan but mounted in Germany, hence the rather misleading representation.
Justin
The E67 lenses were made in Japan but mounted in Germany, hence the rather misleading representation.
Justin