Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> with the exception of veiling flare the lens > does a good job with reasonably fine detail. > Into strong light colors desaturate. I have also heard that the Canadian version is better in the corners at full aperture. I don't know about the Canadian lens' flare performance but I agree with Don Dory re: the older German 135's flare. > If you are seeing a really good sale price > great, it is a nice performer, and a great > performer by the standards of the sixties. > However, take a look at any of the 90 2.8's > which are very fine indeed, any of the 180's > including the much overlooked 180 F4.0. Among the things I like about the 180 f/4 (vs. the 135) are the lighter weight and closer minimum focus. The 180 Elmar is often priced close to the late 135 so if f/2.8 isn't critical, the 180 f/4 is worth a look. Doug Herr<BR>Birdman of Sacramento<BR>http://www.wildlightphoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html