Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/11/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 11/29/05 4:22 AM, "Vick Ko" <vick.ko@sympatico.ca> typed: > Hello all R Zoom shooters, > > Is the Angenieux 70-210 zoom for Leica R any good? > > Regards, > > Vick Ko > http://www.angenieux.com/pages/index_frame.php?page=501.php I have the same hushed reverence for a THALES ANGENIEUX zoom (as I've studied 16mm Bolex film making) as I do for a Schneider Super Angulon or Zeiss Planar or Leica Summicron. I worship the ground they stand on and follow them blindly and unquestionably over the ledge with a big smile on my Lemming face. I've heard and seen the build quality to be sometimes plasticy laughable. But the glass inside to be smooth and creamy delicious second to none. Almost. And you're looking at vintage stuff because in a long while they make stuff for everything and everyone except somebody shooting normal photographs with cameras. Now its Surveillance, defense military. HDTV. video cameras. 35mm movie cameras. Super 16, medical The largest, most comprehensive, state-of-the-art UPMC (Ultra Precision Machining Components) facility. (for aspherics) And super duper coatings. French Glass! Love the sound of that! Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/