Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan: I think you have hit the nail on the head with your comments about the F5. I owned an F4 and loved it. I traded it for the F5 and couldn't wait to get rid of it for the reasons you stated. I purchased an R8 and like everything about it except the lack of auto-focus. I have been searching for a non-Nikon auto focus and spent a lot of time with the Canon EOS-1n. It is much easier to use than the Nikon and much quieter. I was turned off with the seemingly cheaper construction and the unbelievable heft of the lenses. I don't understand the need for the "L" lenses to be as heavy and bulky as they are. I will keep my R8 as I love the quality of the camera and the photographs. Bob