Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:01 PM 11/9/97 -0500, Ted wrote: > >When I read an article about the 2.8 specs, it's closer focusing point and >able to attach the 1.4 extender I immediately bought the 2.8. And I only >sold them both off when I bought the Apo 70-180 2.8. And damn wouldn't you >know, I have cursed selling that 180 2.8 a dozen times since, even though >I'd be dead without the 70-180. > >The reason for that is simply, sometimes the convenience of the "lighter >weight 180 2.8 lens" for handling in difficult situations. So if I come >across a reasonable priced one some day I'll pick it up. > >ted Ted, The very reasons I kept my 180/2.8 when I got my 70-180. I really like my 180/2.8 . Ounce fo ounce, I believe it's one of the finest 180's available. Jim