RE: RE: [Leica] I think I saw an M 135/2.8 w/ eyes?

[Jeffrey Hausner <Buzz@marianmanor.org>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Deniz Saylan [SMTP:Photojournalist@gmx.net]
> Sent:	Friday, January 29, 1999 3:32 AM
> To:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:	Re:RE: [Leica] I think I saw an M 135/2.8 w/ eyes?
> 
	Greetings Deniz!

		 Actually, I have used the 135/2.8 and was not pleased with
the results.  Regarding its operation, I found it way too big and heavy for
an M kit, and I for one had difficulty focusing accurately on nearby
subjects wide open (...and if you're not going to use it wide open, why get
the 2.8?).  Also, the goggles on the lens I had seemed to dim and slightly
blur the viewfinder.  Regarding picture quality, I found the contrast a tad
soft for my purposes and, because of the size of the lens, I found that I
had to shoot at 125 or faster for acceptable hand-held results.

		I later traded it for the f4/135 (E39 filter, clip on hood)
which is small, light, easy to focus, to my eye nice and contrasty, and a
great all around telephoto.  I still have this lens and use it a good deal.

		All a matter of taste, need, and capability.  I'm glad you
enjoy the 2.8, I am sure that some lucky photographer is enjoying the one I
traded.

		Buzz Hausner

>   
>  Hi George, Hi Buzz,
> 
> as I read out of Buzz posting he never used one of these goggled 135/2.8
> and just believes in figures that a found out in physical lab situations.
> 
> I have the 135/2.8 since a few months and I can tell, that this lens
> brings very good results, also in extreme situations like Concert
> photography on slides. Because of its size (and the goggles doesn't make
> it smaller), the lens was not a bestseller - that's also the reason for
> its good prize. But the few, who owns that lens, who I know wouldnŽt give
> it away anymore, me included. In Germany you'll see that lens in mint
> condition about 3200 (new) - 1800 Marks (used mint cond.), witch is in
> Dollar about $1700 - 1000. The 135/2.8 is the last lens, you can remove
> the lens body to use it with the visoflex. The lens calls the 90mm rang
> finder (=RF), the goggles magnify the RF 1.5 times, the older model about
> 1.4. I already used it with my M3, witch has the 50mm RF and the view is
> great. If you like it, go for it, youŽll have a good lens.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Deniz