Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Paul Chan wrote: <<<Could any LUG subscriber who has the privilege of owning this exotic lens be able to give a first hand account of its performance?>>>>> Paul, I can give you only a few words of advice on this lens! If you have the money, "GET IT!" You'll not be disappointed and as far as Leica "Hyping it" I don't think they done it justice! Other members on the LUG have them and their re-actions are the same. For my 4 decades of being into Lieca cameras and lenses, this one ranks right up at the top for quality and first class image cutting on film. <<<<<For its price range, one can alternatively opt for a couple of ED or 'L' zoom lenses from Nikon or Canon.>>>>>>> I agree, but don't waste your money on them as this is a pure case of "cheap isn't better!" For example the 70-180 set at 100mm has the same crisp glowing mage creation on film as the 100 2.8 macro. And that alone attests to the quality of the glass. There isn't any question, that when the Germans get their act to-gether and rely and produce on their own turf the quality is outstanding. They seem to always get into trouble when they get into "cost cutting" deals with other countries manufacturers. Bottom line. Don't ask any more questions, just go get the lens and become inspired and broke at the same time! :) This is a lens way beyond what others have available at cheper prices. Absolutely no question no comparison. ted