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RE: Re[4]: [OM]Leica vs Om (was Mandler 50mm f/2 Summicron-M tested)

Subject: RE: Re[4]: [OM]Leica vs Om (was Mandler 50mm f/2 Summicron-M tested)
From: *- DORIS FANG -* <sfsttj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 18:17:14 -0400 (EDT)

On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, Will von Dauster wrote:

> My point was similar to yours (I believe)
> in that they are both excellent systems, each has their strengths. My
> comments cited above were separate, and meant to compliment the quality and
> philosophy behind both systems by relating them to the philosophy by which I
> attempt to live.

   We're in agreement, then. 

> BTW, I certainly prefer the OM-3 and 4 (T, Ti, etc) over the current Leica
> R8. While a capable instrument, I found the R8 to be heavy, clumsy, and just
> inelegant.

  Yes, the R-8 is into brick-hood, looks like a Contax on steroids.
  Besides, while the M-series have very little competition (the Contax G),
  there's plenty for the R-series. If I had the money, I'd love to
  pick up two OM-3ti's, a 21/2.0 and the 35-80...

                                      *= Doris Fang =*



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