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 Re: Leica 90/2.0 ... is a GEM! | |
It\'s a little confusing, but there are actually three version of the NON-APO 90/2. Changes were strictly to the barrel and filter size/attachment. All are optically identical, regardless of country of manufacture, etc:
1st version - telescoping or stacking hood, series 7 w/filter retaining ring
2nd (or modified 1st) version - stacking hood, E55 filter threads
3rd and last version - lighter, straight 1-pc pull-out hood as in 90AA and other modern Leicas and E55 filter threads
All the re-designs did was reduced the weight of the lens somewhat and simplify/modernize the hood and filter attachment mechanics
#3 looks identical cosmetically to the 90 AA and while not a collector item, is not very commonly found used as I don\'t think many were made before the lens was dropped in favor of the (uber-spendy and hard to find used) 90/2 Apo Aspheric.
I\'ve seen 1st versions (simply by way of being older) go for $400ish to final versions for just under $600. Of course finding a clean 90 AA for under $2000 is considered bargain territory.
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