Re: [Leica] Leica R lens information request from a Leica lover on a budget

["Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>]

James,
I've used the 2X Extender for the SL/SL-2 for some time.  Of course it's
biggest drawback is the loss of 2 f-stops.
Using the Extender with the 180mm f2.8 ElmaritR would give you a good deal
of flexibility and excellent results.  I used this combination in Alaska
with Kodachrome 200 and was quite happy that I didn't have to lug around a
huge telephoto for the few times I needed to be isolated from dangerous game
(grizzly bears).
Use a tripod and stop down a bit, if possible.
Bud Cook
- -----Original Message-----
From: James Burris <jabu@direct.ca>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Monday, February 09, 1998 11:22 PM
Subject: [Leica] Leica R lens information request from a Leica lover on a
budget

>I am considering a few lenses to add to my fledgling Leica R system.  I
>would like to know, based on the experience of all you R users out there,
>how these lenses stack up against one another.
>
>1. 21 f4   vs  older 19 f2.8
>
>
>2. older 250 f4 (my preferred focal length)  vs  older  180 f2.8
>
> -Or should I scrap it & keep saving for the 180 f3.4 (ie is the APO
>         noticably sharper at every aperature)?
>
> -If anyone has had experience with the Leica 2x teles I would like to
>           know if the older model is worth consideration.
>
>
>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>James
>