Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The first lens I bought with my R6 years ago was an 80/1.4. Unfortunately, I got a bad one. Very soft from 1.4 to 2.8 (not just in the corners, but in the center). Probably the worst performing camera lens I have ever owned (Minolta and Nikon included). My understanding from others on the LUG is that the lens is, in fact, an excellent performer and that my experience was atypical. Despite this lousy experience, the 80/1.4's combination of focal length and speed is the ultimate to me -- my all-time favorite, period. I can't wait to own another one, or the new APO version coming in June 1999 -- (JUST KIDDING! JOKE! NOT SERIOUS!) John McLeod - ---------- >From: LP6@aol.com >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] Optical Reference Standards >Date: Mon, Sep 14, 1998, 4:36 AM > >Note: > >Have no xperience with Zeiss 85mm, F1.4; but, am very happy with the results >of my R 80mm, F1.4... and feel strongly it should be on Lucien's list >generating this >thread over the weekend of 9/12-9/13/98! > >Leon >LP6@aol.com