Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bud Thanks. I asked the question because I have found a 2.8 at a reasonable price. I will try and seek out an f/4 tele but I may go with the 2.8 anyway since it is there beckoning me to part with hard earned cash. Simon Amateur images at http://www.phoenixdb.co.uk/leica - ----- Original Message ----- From: Bud Cook <budcook@attglobal.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 25 May 2000 19:18 Subject: Re: [Leica] Views on the Leica 135mm f/2.8 Elmarit M > I would recommend buying the f/4.0 135 Tele-Elmar. The older version which > requires a separate hood would be a good buy. > > This lens has always had a great reputation and is smaller and lighter than > the f/2.8. There is a persistent rumor that the Tele-Elmar meets the APO > criteria of some manufacturers (if not Leica). > > Bud > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Simon Lamb" <s_lamb@compuserve.com> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 12:02 PM > Subject: [Leica] Views on the Leica 135mm f/2.8 Elmarit M > > > Does anyone have any views on the 135mm f/2.8 Elmarit M, particularly in > comparison to the Leica 135mm F3.4 APO Telyt M. I can get a exc+ condition > used f/2.8 for £499 as opposed to spending £1100 on the f/3.4. > > Thanks. > > Simon > > Amateur efforts at http://www.phoenixdb.co.uk/leica > > > > >