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Subject: [Leica] SL Lens Choices
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:20:39 +0200
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If you need a 300mm lens then yes, Leica is not for you. As far as 100mm 
macro, the 100mm Apo Macro Elmarit is the best lens I have ever held in my 
hands, period. I am no fan boy, but this is simply the greatest lens I have 
ever experienced.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 13 Sep 2016, at 21:52, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> Think about the photographer that wants to use a 300 mm or a 100mm macro 
> lens on his SL.... How else to do this?  At this time, there is no 
> solution using Leca glass, without a lot of compromises.
> 
> I admit it is ridiculous  if all you want is a 24-90 zoom lens....  
> 
> But until there is a more complete lineup of Leica glass, i find this 
> solution to be quite good. 
> 
> Note :  I do not have nor lust for a SL.  I can not afford nor justify the 
> cost nor weight.
> 
> Frank Filippone Red735i at verizon.net
> 
> 
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at verizon.net
> 
> On Sep 13, 2016, at 8:53 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> 
> wrote:
> 
> Which, given that lenses are Leica?s greatest strength, seems absurd.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> 
> 
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