Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 400mm 2.8
From: "michael grady" <michaelgrady@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 06:44:22 -0500
References: <20011205060827.7812.cpmta@c014.snv.cp.net> <3C0F12EC.C22C669A@attinasi.org>

Marc,

I have no experience with the modular system.  I'm not sure about the "is it
worth it" question.  Bill Gates would likely have a different answer than
you or I <g>.  However, I wonder how the experts on the list would compare
modular vs non modular long lenses.

cheers,
mjg
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Attinasi" <marc@attinasi.org>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 1:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] 400mm 2.8


> Doug Herr wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 04 December 2001, "michael grady" wrote:
> > >
> > > I've had the 280 2.8 for a few years and I diligently use it on a
tripod.  I
> > > also have the 1.4 and 2 x teleconverters and use them with the 280.
> > > However, I do notice a little softness when I add a teleconverter.
That's
> > > why I was thinking of a 400.  Am I thinking up the wrong tree?
>
> Pardon my ignorance, but isn't a Leica 400 f2.8 like a zillion dollars?
And for just a quarter-zillion more, can't you get a Telyt head and focus
module and then have the benefit of expanding to other focal lengths for
much less money? Is the Telyt system worth it?  I have only seen it in the
brochures and it makes me drool!  I was assuming that it was the way to go
for extreme tele users, but they won't even let me _touch_ the ones at the
local Leica dealer (I guess the tie-dye shirt and worn-out sneakers gives
away my credit limit).
>
> Thanks,
> - marc
>
>
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In reply to: Message from Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] 400mm 2.8)
Message from Marc Attinasi <marc@attinasi.org> (Re: [Leica] 400mm 2.8)