Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No i think you interpreted it wrongly . Anyhow I find the 400 the nicest to use and like mr. Herr said focussing is very easy simon - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 11:23 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] 560 telyt day > Yes, but as one that does not yet have the lens, I am trying to make the buy > decision.... and it is not easy with a lens this unique in its focusing > technique..... I have no question about the quality of the glass, but if > you can't focus it correctly, you might as well use a coke bottle bottom as > one of the elements! > > You would think that after 40 years of taking pictures, this kind of > question would not have to be asked...... but I really am having trouble > figuring this 400/560 thing out...... I think I will go borrow one from my > buddy and try it out.... the 400/5.6 / Televit on a tripod, if I understand > all the inputs correctly.... is the best configuration for this lens. > > Thanks all, and especially Doug for being so patient......and thoughtful in > your responses..... > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net > It takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it it is very easy. > > Gene > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html