Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Laurel wrote: Many thanks Jim, I'm trying to get some real time information on the 80-200 f4 and your comments regarding handling with the R 6.2 compared to the R8 is quite handy, thank you. ted ================ >It doesn't handle nearly as well on my R6.2 as the 75-300 on the EOS1n. An >R8 would be a better fit, handling-wise. The focus ring is a little rough >-- nowhere close to my M lenses, but it's nicely damped as is the zoom ring. > >The lens is well finished and appears solid and well constructed. > >My wife just got Canon's new 70-200 F2.8L, which is a lovely piece of glass. >It wouldn't surprise me to find that it's every bit the equal of the Vario >Elmar and a stop faster at that! > >Again, the Vario Elmar balances well on the R8, but is a little overwhelming >for the R6.2's compact size.