Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been using the 28-70 zoom for many years. In fact I bought it new! I have taken photos from identical positions on the same film with the 28, 50 and 90 Summicrons and on color negative film the 28-70 actually produced more detail on distant objects. However , the 28-70 does produce quite a bit of distortion on flat test targets close- up, but I have never observed that characteristic in actual picture taking situations. I also have the 70-210 zoom and have been very pleased with it. I seriously considered buying the 70-180 but it will not fit my SL and Sl II's. I have traveled throughout Europe, the U.S. and the Carribean with those two zooms, a 60 Elmarit, a 400 Telyt, a 2X extender and a polarizer. It is a great combination. Bob Figlio