[Leica] Which Leica R tele-zoom?

[vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)]

The best zooms in the R line in that range are the 70-180 f2.8 Vario APO 
Elmarit and 80-200 f4 Vario-Elmar lenses.

The 70-180 is expensive but stellar

The 80-200 is economical and stellar.

Vick


On 11/3/2012 10:54 PM, Phil Forrest wrote:
> I see there are two Leica R versions of the tele-zoom in the 70-200
> range. One is a 70-210 f/4 the other is 75-200 f/4.5. What is the
> difference between the two besides the obvious technical ones? Are they
> good performers? I notice that these are quite inexpensive these days.
>
> Finally, would one of these perform better than the Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8
> AFD?
>
> My thought is for use on a D2X. The Nikon lens offers outstanding
> performance and full metering function in all modes with the D2x. It's
> a stop faster as well.
>
> The Leica lens is a fully manual lens (I love manual focus, by the way
> so that's not a deterrent) and might have better optics but would limit
> me to stop down metering.
>
> I'm curious about your thoughts.
> Thanks all!
>
> Phil Forrest
>