Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] help with M 135mm lenses
From: "Michiel Fokkema" <michiel.fokkema@wanadoo.nl>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:35:00 +0100
 
Hello Ed,

I own a tele-elmar and eveytime I'm amazed with the quality. 
espescially at full aperture which is fully usuable. I guess the apo 
is better but for the money the tele-elmar is a winner! the frame on 
my M6 are a bit small but i've never thought of being it a problem.

Best regards,

					Michiel Fokkema

> Does anyone have any comments on some of the older M 135mm lenses
> (Elmar/Tele-Elmar/Elmarit)?
> How are they wide open or close to it?  Or am I better off saving for an
> APO Telyt?
>  Also, is it realistic to use a 135mm on a regular M6 or is a HM a
> necessity?
> 
> Any advice would be appreciated.
> 
> Ed
>