Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At wide open they are all virtually useless. The last modification was only external, on the focus and f-stop rings, but not optically. If it's for a project, you'd be better off with a Nikkor 135mm F2 AI on an EM body. On the other hand, the 134mm Elmar was designed for wide open shooting. s.d. On Jan 3, 2008, at 2:43 PM, Michiel Fokkema wrote: Hi, I need the fastest 135 I can get for my M. It's clear that that is the 135/2.8. But there are three versions. First and second seem to be very close and they can't be distinguished without taking it apart. The third is supposed to be better. But how much better? Can the difference be seen in daily use when using slow speeds and fast film? wide open off course. Best regards, Michiel Fokkema _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information