Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: autofocus macro
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 16:14:47 -0700
References: <200105011458.f41Ewt109012@riker.skynet.be> <3AEED77C.A682123@whinydogpress.com> <3AEEF7FB.21B83D67@visi.net> <3AEF0239.FA08C73F@whinydogpress.com> <rg4uets3nm39gr0r5gfgclajsul42qmgsi@4ax.com>

brougham3@yahoo.com wrote:
> 
> lea <lea@whinydogpress.com> wrote:
> 
> >I see what you mean. Yours seems to be the reason so many are not using it. I simply
> >recompose.
> 
> Recomposing can be a pain with macro.  If your camera moves a couple
> millimeters in any direction, you'll need to focus again.

Which is why Nikon came out with that zoom macro. The  NIKON AF 70-180/435-5.6D
ED MICRO.
I don't think Canon followed them on that. I'm sure it's an excellent lens.
But if i ever get another Nikon lens it will be the 200 macro. AF or AI i don't' care.


Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon
USA
http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

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