Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Curt, You question is a good on, about the three element lenses. But remember, that this is an f/4 lens. If it were faster, I'd be worried. I've heard the lens is very good. And remember, Leica makes two element lenses that defy conventional wisdom. The 400 and 560 f/6.8 telyts are very good lenses. They do have some curvature of field, but it's not a real problem. The 800 f/6.3 Telyt-S is almost apochromatic in quality (heck, the light sure doesn't have to bend very far for this monster), and it's three elements. All three of these lenses have only two air-lens surfaces (all elements are in one group), which might have something to do with it. At least flare is pretty low becaues of it. So don't worry. If the lens meets your needs size and speed-wise, go for it. It wouldn't mine, but I'm a speed freak. -- Eric Welch Grants Pass, OR