Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am planning on purchasing a 400 2.8 lense for nature/wildlife and would GREATLY appreciate any input on Leica vs Canon(autofocus). Bottom line - is the Leica 400 2.8 better than the Canon and if so please state why. I am trully fighting this decision as very soon I am planning on purchasing a complete new system. BUT, this system must have long focal lengths and I am trying to decide whether or not the autofocus capability of the Canon is worth investing in the entire Canon system. Although I believe that the shorter focal length lenses <300 do not necessarily need autofocus I believe that once you get into the 400-600 range autofocus is an advantage. I want to go full Leica but I am not sure of : A: Canon vs Leica lense quality B: Autofocus vs. Manual focus. Thank you in advance. David Whalen