Well, this is an interesting quote from Erwin Puts latest newletters:

"I am preparing several reports on new products that Leica will introduce at the PMA. The embargo date is 24 february and I am respecting the agreement that no information will be made available before that date."

"Several reports" Hmm, a body and a couple of M-lenses, perhaps? :-) Wasn't that a 35mm Noctilux and maybe that new 75mm Tele-Elmarit ASPH I've been dreaming about. It's a tad smaller and lighter than a 50mm Summicron, you know.

We'll know soon!!!

-- Dan Brown (brpatent@swbell.net`), February 11, 2002

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Dan - Where is this newsletter available? I can't find it at his site.

-- steve (stephenjjones@btopenworld.com), February 11, 2002.

The M7, special flash that syncs at all speeds and the R90/2AA rumours seem pretty solid. There are also strong rumours of a M35/1.2A and suspect rumours of either a R8 style mechanical body or a R8 with focus confirmation or both or none. We will have wait to find out until the PMA. Probably just a new finish will be the only change :-)

-- John Collier (jbcollier@powersurfr.com), February 11, 2002.

I receive the newsletter. At the bottom is: >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the APEMC mailing list. If you do not wish to be subscribed, send a message to majordomo@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us saying only unsubscribe APEMC Or contact Erwin Puts for assistance. <<< I guess you subscribe the same as you would unsubscribe. Good luck.

-- Don (wgpinc@yahoo.com), February 11, 2002.

To subscribe to Erwin Put's Newsletter send an e-mail to majordomo@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us and put only subscribe APEMC in the body of the message.

-- Bud (budcook@attglobal.net), February 11, 2002.

Dan, tell us more about your 75mm Tele-Elmarit ASPH. I'm waiting for a 75 'cron. An A wouldn't hurt here. Doesn't have to be as small as a TE, just has to be smaller than the 'lux.

-- Michael Kastner (kastner@zedat.fu-berlin.de), February 12, 2002.

Thanks for the advice on how to subscribe - I notice, in fact that somebody else asked the same thing on a recent, previous posting - sorry. Anyway, it worked.

-- Steve Jones (stephenjjones@btopenworld.com), February 12, 2002.

The 75 TE ASPH is purely a product of my imagination, and I know nothing of what Leica may do, other than what I read here.

I would love a smaller 75 to pair with my 35 'cron for a two-lens kit. I agree the 75 'lux (and the 90 'cron and 50 Noct') are all too big for my taste. A 75 'cron would be better, but I think an Elmarit would suit me fine. The TE designation is meely a hint as to my desire to keep it small, very small. 39mm filter for sure. I like little lenses that produce stunning clarity and detail. Like the 50 and 35 'crons, both wonderful for sure.

-- Dan Brown (brpatent@swbell.net), February 12, 2002.