Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sharpness aside, what about all that other stuff? Like mid range values, overall print brightness, etc....? I'm about to get rid of my 80mm componon for a 90 apo-comp., I'm might as well get the 40 apo at the same time, if they are as good as people have been saying. Is the 40 f2.8 just a wider reformulation of the f4.5? Thanks. Slobodan Dimitrov Jem Kime wrote: > Bob, Dave, others, > > I noted an excellent enlarging lens going cheap here in the UK. > A Schneider 44mm f4.5 Apo Companon. Only 48 UKP. > Weybridge Photographic Systems, e-mail: > salesenquiries@wpsas.co.uk > web site: > www.wpsas.co.uk > > I have one and find it sharper wide open than the well regarded Focotar 40/2.8. > > Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: Rodgers, David [SMTP:david.rodgers@xo.com] > > Bob > > To the naysayers who dismiss the importance of using the finest lenses > because they exceed a persons technique, they may have a point. > > Dave