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Subject: [Leica] Advice on 280mm Telyt
From: michiel.fokkema at wanadoo.nl (Michiel Fokkema)
Date: Thu Mar 22 22:08:06 2007
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Hi Len,

I use one in the setting you want.
It's a good lens but not as good as the modern lenses.
Mine has a long close distance setting. Something around 7 meters. Later 
ones can focus closer.
If you're short on money it is a good way to go.

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

Leonard Taupier wrote:
> I'd like to get a medium telephoto for my birding excursions. I'm 
> currently using a 560mm f6.8 Telyt and 200mm f4 Telyt(viso mount) on a 
> Canon 20D. I've been looking at something in the 280mm range. I'd love 
> to have a 280/f4 R Telyt but they cost a bit more then a new M8.
> 
> I see the 280/f4.8 lenses with Viso mount at a reasonable price. Does 
> anyone have any experience or information if this is a reasonably good 
> lens? I'd like to stick with Leica as I could also use it on my M8 and M 
> film cameras or if R mount on the Canon or my R8.
> 
> Len
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