Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Greg, you might want to look @ the current 280/4.0 it is supposed to be the best leica lens. also erwin says it has the highest resolution in that range with the canon is a close second. it also talks about the 280 2.8 to be soft wide open. _____________________________________ Thanks, Mehrdad [-----Original Message----- [From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Greg J. [Lorenzo [Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 9:04 PM [To: LUG [Subject: [Leica] Opinions: Leica 280mm F2.8 APO Telyt Lens [ [ [Any experienced opinions on this lens? [ [How does the first series from 1984 differ from the (2nd?) version which [commenced production in 1992? Both seem to require (a massive) 112 [filter size. [ [I finally obtained a copy of Erwin Puts' Lens Compendium and I do not [see where Erwin refers to two separate versions. [ [I currently own the 350mm F4.8. How does the early 280mm compare? [ [Is the current Modular APO Telyt-R Lens ultimately more useful/better? [ [All opinions always welcome. [ [Regards, [ [Greg J. Lorenzo [Calgary, Alberta