Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina: By far the cheapest way to get into Leica long glass is the 400/6.8 in sliding focus mount. Depending on condition and age you should be able to get one with shoulder stock and maybe carrying case for $800-1200. I have not used it but am told it is excellent. Doug Herr on the LUG uses one and gets excellent results. I think both Tamarkin and Ken Hansen in New York have some. Don Chatterton also sometimes has them -- also others, check Shutterbug. Have a great time! Jay - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Tina Manley Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 11:25 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Kenya and long lens LUGnuts - I will be in Kenya for three weeks in December. While my main focus will be people, I know I won't be able to resist trying for some photos of the wildlife there. The longest lens I have is a 135 for my M's. I do have the 100 Macro/Apo for the R and the 2x extender. I would like to add a longer lens but I don't want to spend a lot of money. This will be lens that won't get much use probably. That excludes the new modular system lenses for the R's. Can you recommend a good, older long lens for the R or should I look at the Viso system for the M? On another subject, I have read so many warnings about muggings and robbery in Kenya that I wonder if it is safe to carry my cameras on the street. I know a lot of the warnings about developing countries are exaggerated and I know to use common sense about not going in bad neighborhoods after dark. Has anybody been to Kenya lately? What do you think? Thanks - Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com