Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Cardish wrote: > > It happens that the focus ring of my 135/4 Elmar (the most recent version > with the builtin hood, just prior to the APO) also turns very stiffly. snip If you are like me and must budget your lens purchases, > the older lenses such as the 135/4 have great value. > > Dan C. snip The only way to know for sure would be to shoot a roll with each lens and if the 3.4 clearly shines in your style work over the 4 than maybe it's worth saving up for. Another aspect of the argument is as the 135 focal length has not related to my work too much these kinds of dollars could never make sense. But the results of such a test could make you realize the potential for what this focal length could do for you. It could amaze you into absorbing into your shooting style. I think it easily could. When I figure out this web site thing I will post some of my results. Mark Rabiner