Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mike wrote: >>> Aside from the fact that this lens is heavy, has a tripod collar and is reasonably affordable compared to APO Telyts which have more than replaced it, what do you think in general about it's overall quality? I have an opportunity to obtain one for about $300 in mint condition for my SL. Do I hold or fold?! <<< Mike, Is this the original version (Canada) with close focus limit of about 13 feet and non-rotating tripod socket? If so the price is below market. If it's the later version (Germany) with rotating tripod collar and close focus limit of 6 feet it's WAY below market. I've just begun using the later version (mine's in user condition) and have yet to form an impression of it's optical qualities aside from flare being very well controlled. I have no idea how good the old version is. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt