Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
From: J Vaughan <sthawk_ontheroad@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 00:04:14 -0700 (PDT)

- --- Fernando Martins <fer@caleida.pt> wrote:
> ----- 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.

Fernando-
 Don't Do  it!
 I thought I'd buy a G2 instead of an M6 but when I tested it out I
didn't like it. The Motorwinder  makes a huge racket and IMO a RF
camera should be Quiet and un-obtrusive.
Find a  used M6 and a Used lens... its the better way..

Jeremy



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