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Subject: Re: [Leica] Opinions/comments on 135/3.4 APO Telyt M lense...REDUX
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 20:28:13 -0800
References: <1ED4D339-2B50-11D7-A6EC-000393AE435E@gilplant.com>

Gilbert

The 135mm f2.8 Elmarit stops down to f 32.  Is there any advantage
in such an aperture as a basis for selection?

Jerry

"J. Gilbert Plantinga" wrote:

> The APO Telyt also stops down to f22, and though I use it less than
> other glass on the M, it's a stellar performer. And yes, the build
> quality of mine is just fine.
>
> Gilbert
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2003, at 02:25  PM, Buzz Hausner wrote:
>
> > For a whole lot less money, consider getting a Tele-Elmar 1:4/135.
> > Much
> > more than sharp enough, especially hand held.  Only slightly slower
> > than
> > the 3.4.  They were built for eternity and stop down to f22.
>
> <snip>
>
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