Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 135/3.4 APO Telyt vs 135/2.8 Elmarit
From: Photo Phreak <leicam4pro@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:23:59 -0800 (PST)

> And if one doesn't want to carry two different systems
> just to have a long
> lens available, an M6 .85 with the magnifier works like a
> charm with the
> 135.  I've got a wonderful 180 in my Nikon system, but if
> I'm out with the
> Leica (as is usually the case) I'm damned if I want to
> carry the F3 and the
> 180 "just in case".  Much easier to slip the 135 and the
> magnifier into the
> bag.
> 
> Paul
============================================================

    In my mind the $64,000 question is:  Why did not the
Gnomes of Solms give us the option of a version or the
135mm. F/3.4 with an aux. viewing attachment like the one
on the F/2.8.  While some dislike the bulk, I appreciate
the better focusing accuracy.

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Replies: Reply from Sam Carleton <scarleton@miltonstreet.com> (Re: [Leica] 135/3.4 APO Telyt vs 135/2.8 Elmarit)