Re: [Leica] R-135 F2.8

[Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>]

Jason: Thank you! I'm getting a lot of good reports on this and I will add one
to the camera bag. I was told that $500 was about the right price for the 3 cam.
I've found a like new (minus) for $616 but was told that was high. Any thoughts
on the price.
Cheers Wilber

Jason Hall wrote:

> Wilbur asked:
>
> >Does anyone have any experience with the 135 F2.8 for the R. I want
> >something between the 90/100 and 180 and Leica stopped   making this
> >lens. anyone know why other than maybe the 100  took sales away or was
> >it less than stellar in it's performance.
> >Cheers Wilber
>
> Wilbur
>
> I've just bought one (a 3 cam #3045XXX) and IMHO its a great lens, it is
> quite large and heavy for the focal length tho.  Judging from the humble
> shots I've taken with it and tests that I've read, I don't think there's any
> problem with the performance.
>
> I suspect the popularity of this lens suffers for the very reason that you
> want one, its an in between, maybe a bit long for portraits and not long
> enough for sports/wildlife.  When I bought it I was toying with the idea of
> going for a 90 instead, in retrospect I think the 90 would have been a more
> useful lens for me but I gather you already have one.  If you can use the
> focal length I don't think you'd regret buying one.
>
> Jason
>
> This is just my opinion, if anyone disagrees please don't send me down in
> flames I have a sensitive disposition.