Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris, Any of the 180 APO lenses are stunning in all aspects. Like all lenses, weight and cost are exponentially related to aperture. If in your dark churches F2.8 works then go that route. On the other hand, if F2 is what you really need to hold a decent shutter speed, then the 180 Summicron is simply divine. Simon does touch on a point, DOF is less than a Noctilux wide open so using F2 close up you do need to consider what is not in focus. So if you would like the bride and groom to both be in focus then F2 would not be a good choice. For me, I would pop for the Summicron as then you get the choice to control the aperture and resulting DOF. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Williams Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 12:28 AM To: Leica Users Group Cc: leica@freelists.org Subject: [Leica] Leica R lens question - 180mm Newbie to the R8 system. Anyone use either the 180/2.8 or 180/2 APO lens? Any thoughts on performances? I need a good fast telephoto for low light, these Catholic churches here are dark! Thanks in advance, Chris Williams New Orleans www.zoeicaimages.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information