Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have this lens in a late model black mount. It is extremely sharp right to the edges and has very little flare. It consists of 3 components, 4 elements and is a true telephoto design. Its main liability is weight. The center element is almost two inches thick and the lens weighs nearly a pound. It focuses well on my M3 Leicas, but focusing accuracy might be marginal on later models with reduced RF magnification. It is better than the Elmar but I don't have any other equivalent focal length Leica lenses to compare it with. - LarryZ