Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > The 55/3.5 Micro is a step down from Leica glass. I've used this > lens, both single-coated and multi-coated, and the 55/2.8 Micro > AIS, and neither can come near the image quality the Leica 60/2.8 > Macro lens gives. > > Likewise, comparing the 300/4.5 (i've used ED and non-ED > versions) with Leica counterparts, there's really no contest. > The non-ED cannot record the image detail you'd get with a Leica > 250 or 280, and the ED, while a very fine lens in the in-focus > areas, produces very harsh out-of-focus areas. > > Doug Herr > Sacramento Doug - I'd challenge you to tell the difference between photos taken with the Nikon 60 2.8 macro AF and it's Leica non-AF counterpart.:-) B. D. >