Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Lugnuts; Just got slides ( E200 ) back from a comparison of the 180mm performance between my 180 f2.8 apo & the 70-180 f2.8 apo; a shootout between two optical gems. I do realize that using Velvia/Astia would have been more optimal; however, E200 was quite sufficient to demonstrate differences. The 70-180 apo slides were verrry good; however, the results/differences from the 180 f2.8 apo were visible under a 4X Loupe . Slides from the 180 f2.8 apo yielded subtle differences in sharpness & contrast; almost an enhanced 3-D effect. Further testing will be done using Velvia/Astia. However, considering how good the Vario 70-180 apo performs; the 180 f2.8 apo is a stellar performer. Another gem from the Solm labs under the direction of Lothar Kolsch. BTW, occasionally, I do take pictures ;-)! Tom D.