Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been happy with the pre-APO converter. I understand that the APO is marginally better in the corners. It can't hurt to try the 2x first, even if you get the 400 too. It is nice to put in the bag just in case, when you don't want to carry the 400, and you can play with it on the 400, making a (slow) 800mm. Tom - ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cmrausr@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 8:44 AM Subject: [Leica] APO-non APO converters > I have an E67 180 R, and wonder which converter is best for this lens. Will > the APO converter produce much better results with this non APO lens than the > standard converter, or is the older converter my best bet? Or should I just > go ahead and buy a 400 6.8? > > I like the idea of the 180 and converter compactness, but quality is a > concern as well. If the 400 is markedly better than either converter > combination I'd seriously think about going in that direction. > Advice? Personal experience? > > Thanks > Scott Stewart