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Subject: [Leica] Re: LUG Digest, Vol 30, Issue 217
From: leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)
Date: Thu Aug 11 21:18:10 2005
References: <BF216076.23B6A%telyt@earthlink.net>

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



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