Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] got it!
From: John Gong <jgong@cisco.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:01:23 -0800 (PST)

I've been using the 80 for about a year now.  As expected, excellent
color, high contrast.  Sharp when stopped down.  Very good wide open - 
as described by Erwin's test report from a month ago.  It balances well 
with the R8 body.   It's a keeper.


John

> 
> Eric:
> 
> I now have an R8 with a 50mm Summicron(came w/camera).  I  purchased a used
> 28mm PC Super Angulon.  Next I want to add either the 19mm or the 80mm.  I
> know that you have high praise for the 19 but don't remember comments about
> the 80.  What do you know about it please?
> 
> Thanks
> Bob Bedwell
> 
> << Got my 35 Summilux ASPH back today. But unfortunately, today was a tele
>  day, so I'll have to wait to use it until tomorrow. :-)
>  
>  Boy, that was good, fast service from Leica. Ernst Hartmann is a
>  world-class cool guy. (And by cool, I don't mean blue!)
>  
>  Eric Welch
>  St. Joseph, MO
>  http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch
>   >>
>