Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07

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Subject: [Leica] Leica R lens question - 180mm
From: leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)
Date: Thu Oct 7 20:56:57 2004
References: <02fa01c4ab65$4f7b1710$24a0fea9@MacPhisto><3697CA5D-17FE-11D9-9CF5-000393494EB0@compose.com.hk> <7068B069-1805-11D9-9CF5-000393494EB0@compose.com.hk>
 
800iso is normally enough with 2.8. The f/2 may just be too much weight to
carry when you have to move quick. Maybe when I charge more for weddings,
the f/2 will be mine. :)

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Lai"
Subject: Leica R lens question - 180mm


> Hi Chris,
>
> I have both the elmarit and summicron APO.
>
> Both are amazingly sharp lenses but in my opinion I prefer the
> summicron as it renders the out of focus area in a more pleasant way
> than the elmarit at 2.8 or above. It also gives a slightly more 3D look
> than the elmarit.
> Regards,
> Ken
In reply to: Message from leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams) ([Leica] Leica R lens question - 180mm)
Message from k.lai at compose.com.hk (Ken Lai) ([Leica] Leica R lens question - 180mm)