Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/08

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Subject: "Old" 180mm Lens
From: "C.M. Fortunko" <fortunko@boulder.nist.gov>
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 1997 08:20:17 -0700
 
Jim,

You wrote:

"Yes, the current 180/2.8 is much better optically. For me, it outperforms
the 180/3.4 APO. The old 180/2.8 was a good lens but not spectacular, as is
the new 180. The old 180 actually has a bad reputation, as does the old 250.

Jim"

What evidence do you have to make such statements. I have the old 180mm lens
and use it often as a spotting scope in conjunction with a Leica ocular. I
am glad that this lens has a bad reputation. It is heavy, but relatively
inexpensive and can be mounted on a tripod. IMHO, the photos are spectacular.

Chris