Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard Clompus wrote: > > Dear List, > > I currently have an M6 that I use with a 90mm tele-elmarit f 2.8 lens. It > is a good lens but I like it best for its small size. Has anyone had the > chance to compare this lens to the newer design? The newer lens is larger > but is it substantially sharper or just marinally better? > > I would appreciate the opinion of someone who has photographed with both. > By reputation, the 90/2.8 TELE-ELMARIT is a mediocre lens. The older/larger 90/2.8 Elmarit is sharper, with the modern 90/2.8 Elmarit much sharper.