Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Howard, I agree on the performance of the 180/3.4 APO. ?I read somewhere, that it is only now being surpassed by the 180/2 APO lens, which is quite a testament to its design. ?I got mine right after I picked up the DMR in Cologne. ?My 2 big purchases while in Germany, both in Cologne. ?;-) As to the 2 photos, I'm sure the conditions had a big influence on the colors etc. ?Both are great shots. Cheers, Gene -------------- Original message from H&ECummer <cummer at netvigator.com>: -------------- > > > Date: Fri, 08 May 2009 05:03:27 +0000 > > From: grduprey at mchsi.com > > Subject: Re: [Leica] The Macao Jet Foil > > To: Leica Users Group > > > > Howard, > > > > > > Well I have to go with the M8 shot. ?I like the color and exposure > > better than the D700. ?The 180 APO on the D700 on the other hand > > give a greater magnification and therefore clearer details, and also > > shows just how good the 180 APO is, even at its age. ?I really like > > mine also, but I use it with the R8/DMR. > > > > > > Cheers, > > Gene > > Hi gene, > I think part of your preference may be that the M8 photo was shot on a > clear kodachrome day and the D700 was shot on a smoggy day when the > Guangdong factories were running. > I was looking mostly at detail and was impressed with the 180 on the > D700 - especially given the age of the lens. > Cheers > Howard > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information