Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the 180 f2.8 ED lens and use it on an old F body. It is a truly superb lens.... And...to change the subject only slightly. My kids just gave me Requiem for my birthday and one of the things that was interesting to note, in addition to the stunning photography, was the cameras being carried by the photographers of whom there were photos. Virtually everyone carried Leicas and Nikons. (I know, now it's Canons). My point isn't the usual, 'look at who used a Leica,' but, rather, note that they carried both - The Leicas for the shorter lenses and the Nikons for the longer. I point this out not to cast any aspersions on the R series - but simply to suggest that if the tool works, use it! The question in real life is not what has the best bench test, but what is most practical in the field....