Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, I have no doubt that the 135 Apo Telyt outperforms the 180 Elmarit R, but so does the new 90. I am one of those neurotic people who always has to have the entire outfit with me when I go out with my M bag. Invariably I find that if I leave a lens at home, I will come across a situation where I need precisely that lens. So, my rule is that my entire M system has to fit into my Billingham 225 bag. Nathan Mark Rabiner wrote: > I would do a dueling short Tele test between the 135APOM and the 180R, put my > money is on the 135M but of course I'd be betting on my baby. But I would expect > it to blow it out of the water. Do you really think you've givin it a fair shot? > It has dazzled me unexpectedly. > > Would all your lenses have to be in your camera bag at all times? I have a > Lowepro Macro and Mini for more and more edited outfits depending on need, mood > or bursitis. The 75 I don't know about it is a specialized M version of what it > can do telephoto wise that SLR's can't. But I can see your desire for the new 90 > as Erwins tests I keep rereading and is making me feel the same. > Mark Rabiner - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo site: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/