Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hmm, this is a real love/hate lens and the only satisfactory explanation I have come up with is that it has a significant sample variation. Mine was sharp enough (except wide open and close but what do you expect, it is an older formulation) but it had a strong propensity to flare. Heck even bright tones would set it off! I bought mine new and always used the long 12575 hood but still no go. I sold it and bought a 90/2.8 Elmarit-M and was very pleased with the much better performance (especially wide open and close). I have since traded for a 90/2AA which is just as good but it goes one stop wider. At the very least always buy the T-E with a good return policy and check it carefully!! John Collier On Oct 20, 2004, at 10:57 PM, Scott McLoughlin wrote: > Yes, a thin Tele-Elmarit seems to be well liked for its > size and weight (and optical performance). Are these readily > available in mint- or so condition? I don't mind buying > used stuff, but I also try to avoid purchase and gear hassles > like the plague :-)