Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/25

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Subject: [Leica] The Tele Elmarit 135 Is So A Real Pooch of a Lens
From: denik at comcast.net (Dennis Kushner)
Date: Fri Jan 25 07:32:21 2008
References: <C3BC8B4B.13C53%buzz.hausner@verizon.net>
 
Another alternative is to use the 135 lens head with a 16462 focusing 
mount
& 14167 R adapter with R/EOS adapter to salvage some use out of usually 
mint
glass. Of course you could buy the R 135/2.8 lens for way less but that 
would
be too easy to find. BTW, makes a 270mm on E-330.

Dennis


On Jan 23, 2008, at 6:12 AM, Buzz Hausner wrote:

> Upon reflection I have decided that you guys are actually right.  The 
> 135
> f/2.8 was the finest lens ever marketed by Leica and it sets the 
> standard
> for all rangefinder lenses.  Based on your comments, I have come to the
> conclusion that the 135 Tele Elmarit...with eyes...represents the 
> pinnacle
> of optical design achievement and EVERYNE should rush out and buy one.
> Right now.
>
> There, is that better?
>
> Buzz
>
>
Replies: Reply from shino at panix.com (Rei Shinozuka) ([Leica] The Tele Elmarit 135 Is So A Real Pooch of a Lens)
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