Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I had the same dilemma when I bought mine. I found a book on Leica lenses and it stated that the newer version (1980 on) was completely redesigned optically. I was patient and finally got a pretty good deal on the newer version. I am extremely happy with it, and it actually made me sell my 135/2.8 because the damn 135 weighed as much as the 180, and I stopped using it. I use the 180 extensively during wedding ceremonies because of the speed, light weight, and amazing results. Definitely go for the new one unless you get the old one dirt cheap. It also looks great with the (older non-APO) 2x converter. 360/5.6 is not bad when you need long glass... Randy www.randyjensenphoto.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Greg J. Lorenzo Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:33 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] 180mm Elmarit-R question Hi Jim, I can't answer your question with respect to all three of these lenses but I do own both the current 80-200/4 and 180/2.8. No question the 180/2.8 out performs the 80-200 at 200 from f 4 through f11. I've not had the need (or desire) to stop down beyond f11, even with 1600 iso film on a bright summer day. That said; the 80-200/4 is one of the best performing zooms in Leica's stable and a relatively speaking low price. A zoom lens is more versatile and the 80-200 is easier to handle and carry. If you don't need the speed buy the 80-200 and invest your savings in fast film. Regards, Greg Jim McIntyre wrote: >Question: > >I am looking at longer focal length lenses for my R4. I was seaching around >for the 180mm Elmarit-R f2.8, (non-APO), and found that there are two >versions. The first version, which has a max f-stop of 16 seems to be >considerably less expensive than the second version, which has a max f-stop >of 22. Should I hold out for the second version, or is the performance of >the first version up to par. Of course, my other option is to keep an eye >out for the 80-200 f4 vario.... Advice - and leads - appreciated. > >My current aresenal is s 21 SA, 35 Elmarit, 50 and 90 summa's > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html