[sonare]

Isn't the real question whether a lens with the Leica name on it should have barrel distortion at "only" 28mm equivalent?

I emailed this to "technicalinfo" at liecacamerausa over a month ago and have yet to receive a response:

As the former owner of: SL, M2, M3 (single and double stroke), M4 (enamel), and M4P I am very familiar with the Leica "look and feel" and am very pleased overall with my D2.

I do have a few comments and questions, however:

1- I have noticed barrel distortion at the edges of images done with the lens at its widest setting. This was a most unpleasant surprise from an optic with "Leitz" on the barrel. Comment?

2- There are many batteries on the market that claim to be compatible. The Leitz item is extremely expensive and not easy to find. What are the requirements in terms of amp hours and current flow?

3- The lens at maximum focal length (90mm equivalent) is not really "tele" enough for some things. Is there an after-market device that while perhaps not equal to Leitz would offer something longer? I am not familiar whether the same sort of auxillary lens as can be had for macro needs also exists for the "other end" of the spectrum

Perhaps the members of this forum could respond, as nothing has been heard from New Jersey?

Rich