Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/09
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Hi Marc-
Got 'em both and use the converter with both. I have to say that the 280
f/4 is, hands down, no doubt THE best 280 (300) f/4 I ever picked up (ED
Nikon and L Canon included) -- possibly the best ever made. Out of it's 9 or
so total elements, all but one are ED type glass! It's heavy, but works well
with the shoulder stock. If I stalk wildlife and need lens speed, I use this
lens -- if I have to move around a lot, I use the 400 f/6.8. The 180 with
the 1.4x cannot compare when used wide open. It's good, but the 280 is
noticeably better. Hope that helps!
Ed
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us (Leica Users digest)
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 09:30:39 -0800 (PST)
> To: leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Leica Users digest V24 #52
>
> Does anyone know about the performance of the 280 APO 2.8, with and
> without the APO 1.4x converter? Alternatively, I have heard and seen
> nothing but glory in regards to the 280 APO f4, but how does it do with
> the 1.4x extender?
>
> Thanks!
> - - marc
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