Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:32 PM 12/17/2001 -0800, Marc Attinasi wrote: >Has anyone used the Angenieux 70-210 f3.5 zoom on a Leica R, or any camera >for that matter? I'm considering one over the slightly slower and more >expensive Leica lens of the same range, but having used neither, I'm >interested in any experiences others have had. > >In case you are wondering why I would even consider non-Leica glass on my >R3, it is simply because the Angenieux 35 mm I have for my old Exakta is >fantastic - OK, I admit, I really dig quirky, unusual equipment too >(provided it performs of course). > >Thanks, >- marc > >-- >*** Marc Attinasi *** >* mailto: marc@attinasi.org * >* http://www.attinasi.org * I've had two of these lenses. The imaging is extremely good. Very sharp and contrasty. And I always liked the two touch zoom/focus controls. The only drawback is a lousy lens hood and the lens body is made from a plasticky material that feels cheap. But it doesn't effect performance. It performs great. Jim - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html