[Leica] Advice on 280mm Telyt

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Thanks, Doug.

Len


On Mar 22, 2007, at 9:15 PM, Doug Herr wrote:

> On Mar 22, 2007, at 6:10 PM, Leonard Taupier wrote:
>
>> I'd like to get a medium telephoto for my birding excursions. I'm  
>> currently using a 560mm f6.8 Telyt and 200mm f4 Telyt(viso mount)  
>> on a Canon 20D. I've been looking at something in the 280mm range.  
>> I'd love to have a 280/f4 R Telyt but they cost a bit more then a  
>> new M8.
>>
>> I see the 280/f4.8 lenses with Viso mount at a reasonable price.  
>> Does anyone have any experience or information if this is a  
>> reasonably good lens? I'd like to stick with Leica as I could also  
>> use it on my M8 and M film cameras or if R mount on the Canon or  
>> my R8.
>
> Once the sun has set and I'm no longer able to do outside chores  
> I'll post my comments.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
>
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