Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/28
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On 28 Jun 97, Pascal wrote:
> Hello to all:
>
> I am currently considering a short tele for use with the R8. I was
> wondering what lens would be the best choice:
<snip>
I, and several of my cronies all have, and enthusiastically endorse
the 100/2.8 Macro APO, Pascal. If you *must* soften a lens for
portraiture, I prefer to do it with a stocking or another type of
material to cover the lens. A roll experimenting with a model and
different materials will give you a handle on how much softening
you are getting.
In my case, I'm always looking for sharpness and close focusing
capability. It is a great general purpose lens, athough, if size
and weight are *extremely* important to you, it's the biggest and
heaviest of the lot. Otherwise, only the price is a negative.
- --
Roger Beamon
Naturalist & Photographer
Leica Historical Society Of America
mailto:beamon@primenet.com
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