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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica 13.5cm f4.5 Hector?
From: ray tai <razerx@netvigator.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 10:31:31 +0800
References: <F85J69ik6kvXsn2Yf0s00000b54@hotmail.com>

I have the early screw mount uncoated version and I am quite surprised
at how good it is.  At f/5.6 the pics are vibrant and sharp sharp sharp.
 I understand the M mount version is much better.  I bought mine for $60
and ClA was another $30.  And make sure you have a lens hood for it.

Ray

Edward Mortimer wrote:
> 
> I have recently been offered this lens fairly cheap. I know its pretty old,
> quite big(for a 135mm), and not exactly fast. But has anyone used this lens?
> What are the results like? It seems so cheap for a Leica lens (£75) that i
> thought i should buy it. If the optics are okay it might come in useful. And
> the 135mm is one lens I do not yet have.
> Any feedback most welcome.
> 
> Regards
> Edd
> 
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