Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have both the MF and AF Nikon 180/2.8. I think I paid $125 for the MF lens. Great lens, one of my fav's for weddings. Though I'm sure the Leica APO bokeh may prove superior :) Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Herr" Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: LUG Digest, Vol 30, Issue 217 > > Despite my kidding Doug yesterday, that 180 ED 2.8 Nikon lens is indeed a > > stunning piece of glass. I haven't used the Leica equivalent, but I would be > > quite surprised if it's any better, red dot or no red dot. > > so B.D. is willing to claim the 180 ED is at least as good as the 180 APO, > despite never having used the APO. I haven't given the 180 ED a decent > workout or test yet, and I haven't used the 180 f/2.8 APO so I'll reserve > judgement until I can make an objective comparison. Meanwhile for $159 I > won't complain about the ED lens. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com