Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 280mm F2.8 APO-TELYT-R
From: Lucien <director@ubi.edu>
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 10:57:30 +0200
 
Paul Bolam wrote:


> Also, there are two lugs on the lens body above the aperture ring. I guess
> they are for some kind of strap. If so, is it worth trying to track one
> down? So far, I've only used the lens with a monopod.

A normal strap came with the lens.
Don't use the strap on the camera with that lens.
To heavy for the body baionet.

> N.B. the case also contained a handgrip that I don't think I would use. This
> beast is too cumbersome to be handheld IMHO.

I love that handgrip. Great for portraits.
That lens was designed with handheld in mind.
Which is almost impossible with the new APO MODUL 280/2,8.

Lucien