Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Emanuel Lowi <lowiemanuel@yahoo.ca> wrote: > A couple of years ago, when shopping for a new SLR, I > tried a variety of brands, all with fast 180-200mm > lenses affixed. On handling and ease of focus, the > Leica R8 with motor and 180/2 were by far the best. > > I have a hard time imaging that big 180 > balanced on a motorless SL or SL-2. > > Please correct me if I'm wrong on that, Doug. I have no personal experience with this combination but what you say makes a lot of sense. The SL's viewfinder and indestructability are legendary but as a total package the R8 or R9 with motor probably would balance better with the 180 f/2 than an unmotorized SL or SL2. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com