Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Herr wrote: > 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. I have the older version, and I hate the hell out of it, because I find it a pain to focus. You really have to turn and turn and keep on turning. And the close focus limit of some 4m is also a major pain. But optically it's pretty good; nothing to be ashamed of. I paid $500 for mine and I'm hanging on to it, telling myself that some day I might need it for something other than as a paperweight. The weight is very impressive, btw. Bernard