Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/09

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Subject: Re: 15mm R and 180/3.4
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 1997 17:44:44 -0800

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