Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/06
[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 The AI version goes to f22 the AIS goes to f32. Not a modern lens. Only 6 blades. But my Bokeh seems AOK. Mark William Rabiner