Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Herr offered: Subject: Re: [Leica] R lens question On Jul 24, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Ted Grant wrote: > My preference is the 180 3.4 for some of > the assignments because it's so incredibly sharp even wide open it > blows > away anything else Doug responded: >>Among the relatively affordable 180mm lenses this probably would be my choice too, but keep in mind its limitations: older versions use Series 7.5 filters which can be hard to find, and the minimum focus distance is a bit long.<<< Hi Doug, Glad to see we're in tune with this lens. However, given I rarely if ever use filters that wasn't a consideration for me. But the not close enough focus definitely was and became a problem on indoor situations. So I solved the problem simply by purchasing a second 180 with a 2.8 aperture and closer focus ability. Depending on what and where I was shooting determined which 180 I used. ted