Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The R8 and F5 are two completely different cameras. If you need the incredible AF, the blazing motor-drive, and a 100% viewfinder, your only choice is the F5. If you are going to be unhappy shooting your masterpieces through non-Leica lenses then the R8 is it no matter what features it lacks. My advice: shoot exact side-by-side comparisons (same focal length, subject, light and film). Mark the slide mounts on the *underside* with an N or an L. Have someone else mix them up on a light table so you can't see the marks, then you pick out the ones you think are better and put them aside. Then, turn them over and see if there's a majority of one or another marque. BTW, if you're looking for maximum AF performance from the F5, I would not consider the 180/2.8 even though it is arguably the best current Nikkor extant from an optical standpoint. The latest 80-200/2.8 is much faster AF-ing. The new (yet unavailable) 80-200 with the AF-S internal focussing motor (a la Canon) promises to be the best of all, plus it will be an optical reformulation of an already exemplary lens. Regards, Nigel On Mon, 21 Dec 1998 23:47:21 -0500 smhickel@iserv.net writes: >do I >get the R8 and 180/2.8 combo OR do I opt for the F5 and maybe the >180/2.8 >or the 80-200/2.8? Well I am going to sleep on this but what I do know >is >that the lens is what counts and the three Leica lenses I mentioned >are >nice ones. Thoughts anybody? > >Steve > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]