Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 135mm f/2.8 is the ultimate Leica pooch. Even with the eyes it isn't easy to focus and, when it is in focus, you'll notice the image is a tad soft and lacks good contrast. The best deal in Leica 135's are late production 135 f/4.0's. Exceptionally sharp by anybody's standards, a wee package when compared to the 2.8, and really quite inexpensive by Leica measures. Caveat emptor; framing with any 135 on an M camera is an art which must be learned from experience. Buzz Hausner -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+buzz=bethhardiman.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+buzz=bethhardiman.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Gregory Rubenstein Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 3:45 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] M 135 Opinions/Comments/Anecdotes/Cautions Group: Will soon buy an M 135 mm and would like users' opinions/comments/anecdotes/cautions about the 3.4 APO and old glass (such as the 2.8). Have read Erwin Puts material, but would like some hands-on input closer to the photo world I inhabit. Lean toward a new 3.4 simply 'cuz I've had wretched luck over the years with anything used; must admit, however, that I am tempted by the extra stop and significant price differential of the old glass. On- and off-list user replies welcome. Thanks. Greg Rubenstein gcr910@msn.com _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar - FREE! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information