Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bud Cook wrote: > > I would recommend buying the f/4.0 135 Tele-Elmar. The older version which > requires a separate hood would be a good buy. > > This lens has always had a great reputation and is smaller and lighter than > the f/2.8. There is a persistent rumor that the Tele-Elmar meets the APO > criteria of some manufacturers (if not Leica). > > Bud > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Simon Lamb" <s_lamb@compuserve.com> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 12:02 PM > Subject: [Leica] Views on the Leica 135mm f/2.8 Elmarit M > > Does anyone have any views on the 135mm f/2.8 Elmarit M, particularly in > comparison to the Leica 135mm F3.4 APO Telyt M. I can get a exc+ condition > used f/2.8 for £499 as opposed to spending £1100 on the f/3.4. > > Thanks. > > Simon > Reading Erwins views on it might just get you to be more interested in the 3.4 APO. http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/m/tests/M34-135.html It put a new meaning to that focal length for me and the previous F4 left a lot of people cold. For me with the 3.4 the Leica system definitely extends to 135. Before I could see how most people would be happy with the 90 being as long as they needed. Now I extol the full 135mm's worth of Leicaness for the M System! Mark Rabiner