Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Aram Langhans wrote: >So, maybe I should look at the pre-IF version? Or are there trade-off's for >this lens, too? The pre-IF version is an exceptionally sharp lens with excellent color quality. Its drawbacks are much slower and stiffer focussing, a longer minimum focus distance, a tendency toward harsh bokeh, and pricing based on its scarcity. It's the second-sharpest 300mm-ish lens I've had the pleasure to use, even after the TSA did it's thing to the front element, but the handling has me wishing it had IF along with its exceptional image quality. The ED-IF is an excellent lens and most people would be delighted with its performance. My problem is that I've been spoiled by the 280mm f/4 APO and the pre-IF 300mm f/4.5 ED. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com