Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve Beyer wrote: > > 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, In my opinion, the 280/4 is perfect when used without extender, thanks to its superior results (maybe the best Leica lens), its weight and better minimum focusing distance. But with an Apo-Extender, the 280/2,8 is easier to focus, thanks to the brighter image on the screen. If you intend to buy both Apo-Extender, your choice is between 280/2,8, 400/4 and 560/5,6 or 280/4, 400/5,6 and 560/8. Lucien