Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve wrote: >Does anyone have any feeling on the differences between the 80-200 >vario-elmar and the 70-180 vario APO-Elmarit. = 70-180/2,8 =3D better, heavier, slower focusing ring, minimum focusing a= t 1,70m, still OK with Apo-Extender 2X (=3D f5,6), filter even more expensi= ve (pola etc..) 80-200/4 =3D excellent, faster focusing, minimum focusing at 1,10m =3D gr= eat for travel, easer for portrait. More difficult to focus with Apo-Extender 2X (=3D f8.0) or polarizer. - -Ted, I'm jealous, that's all :-) >If you owned the Elmarit would you >still buy a 80 summilux or 100 APO Macro Emarit? = Yes, you don't always want to have such a bazooka on you camera. d:) 80/1,4 =3D great for portrait and OK for travel. 100/2,8 =3D great for travel and macro, not good for portrait, to sharp := - -) >Why would you want to own a 80 >over the 100 or would you? = Totally different use. >The 100 is cheaper especially when you take the extra >rebate and it seems to get unbelievable reviews from the press. Would y= ou >consider owning both since they are very close in focal length? Yes, I use the 100/2,8 and I miss my 80/1,4. I will buy a new one ASAP. Have fun, Lucien BELGIUM