Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Gary D. Whalen wrote: >> >> 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.>>>>>>> >Lucien responded: >IMO, the competition is more between the new Nikon AF-S 400/2,8 + F5 and >the Canon 400/2,8 + EOS 3. The Leica APO-TELY-R 400/2,8 (Modular system) + >R8 is a totally different concept. I think you will have to decide first >the type of subject you intend to photograph.>>>>>>>>>> Gary, Put the glass first! Neither of the other two can touch the Leica glass! Sure they're good but they just don't cut it as the Leica. Now the question is........"Do you require autofocus?" If you don't and you have the dollars, then the question is simple.......buy the Leica 400 2.8! Besides what it will do is open the door to purchasing one other modual piece and you have a 560mm without having to buy a compltely full size and more costly longer lens. Or in the other direction dropping to a 280mm. Adding an extender or two and it becomes almost limitless as to the focal lengths you have to work with. The Leica modular concept is just great and in the long run is cheaper on an over all bases than buying several other manufacturers lenses. ted