Hi Jerry, You know I could not be a debater if I can't even spell the lens name correctly. I have not been involved in any of the Planar vs. Xenotar debates prior since I have a Tessar. I sold the Rolleicord to Ken about a year ago that I think was Ken's entry into the Rollei system. I sold the 'Cord for a friend and it was a fine one-owner camera that I almost bought myself. Happy New Year, Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Lehrer To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Santa came with my "new" 2.8F, in a Fedex sleigh!!! Ken' I see that the nit-pickers are starting the again. No matter which one you have, they are equal, except in the minds of perverts. Use the F with our good wishes. It is a superb camera. Jerry Lehrer "Roger M. Wiser" wrote: Hi Kenneth, Congratualtions on moving up to a 2.8F from the Rolleicord IV! Is it a Plannar or Xeontar? It appears that the Rollei will be an adjunct to your Lecia photography. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: Kenneth Frazier To: rolleiusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:25 PM Subject: [rollei_list] Santa came with my "new" 2.8F, in a Fedex sleigh!!! Llisters, Santa came in glory a few minutes ago, delivering my "new" 2.8F! It's a beauty, and I'm getting ready to load a roll of film and shoot some outdoor pics while the sun is out. First, however, I'm going to take a few minutes to do some of that "fondling" that everybody talks about. First impressions: Solid, much more solid feeling than my Rolleicord V. View screen is very, very bright and clear, and focus is easy. Meter is spot on, checked against my Sekonic. Look forward to learning from all of you and sharing more of this great camera with you all in the future. Peace, Ken------------------------------------The Rev. Kenneth FrazierConnecticut Conference, United Church of ChristCurrent Leica Photography: http://tinyurl.com/6sc2rSkype: +1 8606328546 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date: 12/30/2005