Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/14

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
From: Doug Herr <telyt560@cswebmail.com>
Date: 14 May 2000 16:34:49 -0700

On Sun, 14 May 2000, "B. D. Colen" wrote:

> 
> 
> >
> > The 55/3.5 Micro is a step down from Leica glass.  I've used this
> > lens, both single-coated and multi-coated, and the 55/2.8 Micro
> > AIS, and neither can come near the image quality the Leica 60/2.8
> > Macro lens gives.
> >
> > Likewise, comparing the 300/4.5 (i've used ED and non-ED
> > versions) with Leica counterparts, there's really no contest.
> > The non-ED cannot record the image detail you'd get with a Leica
> > 250 or 280, and the ED, while a very fine lens in the in-focus
> > areas, produces very harsh out-of-focus areas.
> >
> > Doug Herr
> > Sacramento
> 
> Doug - I'd challenge you to tell the difference between photos taken with
> the Nikon 60 2.8 macro AF and it's Leica non-AF counterpart.:-)
> 
> B. D.
> >

I accept the challenge!  Send me one; I'll test it for a few months and post a full report. <vbg>

Doug Herr
Sacramento
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