Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/07
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Dave,
I am glad that you brought up these questions. I am starting down the
same road and would like to have the same questions answered. I am also
interested on the opinions concerning the current 280 4.0 lens. I would
prefer the extra speed but the weight of the 4.0 lens seems like a plus.
steve
On 3/6/01 7:43 PM, "David Freedman" <dpfreedman@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> I know there are lots of 280/2.8 Apo owners/users on the list so ....
>
> Assuming one had no interest in the 400/2.8 lenshead, is there any
> compelling reason to prefer the modular version of the 280/2.8 over the
> older, non-modular incarnation? I've handled both and, to me, the earlier
> 280 seems far more user-friendly. It's lighter, easier to focus (because the
> focusing ring isn't partially obstructed by a *huge* tripod mount as it is
> on the modular), is more packable (not having the carry handle excresence of
> the modular) and, being a single piece, should be more resistant to internal
> dust and other contaminents. Are the two versions optically equivalent?
>
> Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> Dave F.
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