Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My heavens, but I have a fairly complete VISO set (early PLOOT, late PLOOT, I TM, I BM, II TM, II BM, IIa TM, IIa BM, and III) and use them all with some regularity. I have short-mount lenses and Telyts, and also use the reflex housings with a variety of after-market gear as well, such as Kilfitt lenses. Your question really boils down to an examination of your own needs and style. Both lenses are fine lenses and capable of really superb results -- but, at least today, the 2/90 will probably cost you a bit more than the Elmar, and that may, or may not, be a factor. There's also a short mount version of the 4/135 Elmar -- Bob Pins has been advertising one for some time. And don't write off the Telyts. The 4/200 is a superb lens, and the 4.8/280 also. The 5/400, alas!, has become a collector's piece of late, but, if you can find one at a reasonable price, then it, too, will be most rewarding. One final note: to meter with an M6 and VISO, make sure the mirror is up. A dumb point, but it's an easy mistake to make. Best, Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!