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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
From: "Fernando Martins" <fer@caleida.pt>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 02:05:28 +0100
References: <20000514142610.13479.cpmta@c014.sfo.cp.net>

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Herr" <telyt560@cswebmail.com>


> 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.

I agree. absolut detail is a Leica/Zeiss field... and bokeh definitely too,
even I dislike the bokeh produced by nikon's lenses... that's why I
subscribed to this mailing list (but probably will end buying a G2...it's
a costs thing).

fernando.

In reply to: Message from Doug Herr <telyt560@cswebmail.com> (Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5)