Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David, I use the Leica APO 2x with the APO 180 Telyt with absolutely no noticeable degradation in image quality, up to 16x20 which is my max print size. I am not sure about the 2x non APO but I would believe it is the same. Rgds Roland At 04:22 PM 5/25/96 -0700, you wrote: >You wrote: > >>But converters always lower resolution/contrast, though I have hopes >the >>Leica one will do better. >> >>Does anyone have any experience with the Leica 2x, and if so, how >close will >>it come to the sharpness/contrast/etc. of the plain 180? >> >>All comments appreciated. Many thanks. >>----------- >>David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com >> >David: > I own one of the Leica 2x tc's. I have no problem with it >optically. In fact if you look at the resolution charts, generally a >telephoto lens has lower resolution than a shorter lens and still be >considered excellent. Everything in life is a series of tradeoffs. >Yes the 180 f4.0 will most probably outperform the 90 f2 and the 2x tc. >But, if weight is a real problem for you then go with it, you should >find a dealer that will let you take a few exposures with the TC and >see if the resulting pictures are exceptable to you . > >John N3BVH >