Thanks, Erik,
I'm learning the same thing from several list members. I'll certainly check
them out.
John
erik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I'd disagree. In my limited experience with a Konica SLR, I was extremely
> impressed with the Hexanon lens. Optically, it was first rate. It was also
> huge. The lens (50mm f/1.7) seemed to be about the same size as an Olympus
> SLR. The camera was about the size & heft of a Sherman tank.
>
> Konica optics are probably the most underappreciated in the world.
>
> Erik Stiegler
>
> On Fri, 21 Jan 2000, John Pendley wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the tip, Doris; I didn't know anything about these new lenses.
> > Actually, there are two main reasons I am considering Olympus. One is how
> > small and light they are; the main one is the reputation for optical
> > quality. I doubt that Konica optics would be up to Oly (or Leica
> > standards). Do you disagree?
>
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