Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ted, I once heard from a couple of dealers that the German version of the 35-70/3.5 Vario-Elmar is better than the current 35-70/4 in optical performance. Is it true? As far as I know and have heard, the German version has the same optical design as the Japanese version of f3.5, which means that they are the same in optical performance and that the current f4 is hands down winner in image quality. What is your hands-on opinion? Some other people also argued that they could not find the same kind of 3D effects (bokeh) with the R lenses as with the M lenses, which I cannot agree. Have you ever noticed that the R lenses could not render the same mood of 3D effects as the M lenses? I always thought that the R lenses were as good as or even better than the comparable M lenses. I normally get better results with the R optics than with the M optics. Regards, David Lee - ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted <tedgrant@home.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R8 system to enhance an M system > Steve Beyer wrote: > > > >>>>Hi Ted and Doug, > > Well I guess I normally shoot in the range of 20 - 300. What is your take on > > lenses in this range?<<<<<< > > Hi Steve, > If you feel comfortable with zoom lenses, I suggest the 80mm-200 f 4.0, it's a very > fine lens if you are working outside for most of the shooting. And the 35mm - 70mm, > f2.8 , 3.5 or f4.0. The choice to make here is each one has an advantage over the > other. > > Obviously the 2.8 for aperture, not to mention it's incredible film image cutting > ability, (big big bucks though) the 3.5 (German made version) as a solid general > purpose lens. I have one and it's a real work horse. The 4.0 for it's added ability > for macro use as well as an all round lens. > > If your not into zooms, then a 21mm or 28, 35 and 100mm. The 280 mm 2.8 is a dream > lens and once you start using it why there'll be times where you'll start using it > as a normal lens depending on the subject. Add a 1.4 and 2X extenders and you're > really away to the races for long glass. However, I'd suggest you'll have to try > them and see if they fit your shooting requirements. > > ted > > > >