Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I can't speak to a comparison of the optical quality of old 280 vs modular. But, I did have the opportunity to use the modular system in its 400/4 flavor for half a day a few months ago. You noted the weight which is indeed a factor to keep in mind. While the 400 produced a very nice image (at least to my eye) it was a beast to move around. Plan on using a tripod or monopod despite the impact on your mobility. Roy On 19 Jan 00, at 21:56, Simon Coates wrote: > This is all well and good, but there is also the option of the older 280mm > f/2.8 APO lens. This weighs nearly 1kg less than the Modul lens! I could > attach a 2x converter to make a 560mm f/5.6 APO lens, and also use the 2x > converter onto the 180mm lens. This setup would save rather a lot of money > too – I have seen the 280/2.8 for sale for just under £2,000, rather than > the £5,000+ for a new Modul lens. [snip] > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated – we are talking major purchases > here! > > Simon Coates > > > > >