Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alastair Firkin wrote: >Thank Doug, it was the weight v telephoto power which looked very >attractive. That and the examples of the lens on your site. > >Cheers > >Alastair > >> Alastair Firkin wrote: >> >>>Which would you choose: >>>the modular system 560mm f5.6 or >>>the longer 560mm f6.8? >> >> Assuming you mean the 560mm f/5.6 for Televit... I chose the f/6.8 for its >> light weight (for hiking and for hand-held photos), more options for >> adding extension tubes, and better balance on a monopod. >> >> Doug Herr >> Birdman of Sacramento >> http://www.wildlightphoto.com > The 560mm f/6.8 certainly has an excellent focal length / weight ratio. It's also very sharp and produces rich color and shows very little flare. A few drawbacks: It's physically long it doesn't balance well on a tripod unless your camera body is heavy no modern convenience features out-of-focus areas can show some color fringes OTOH the light weight and ability to use it with the shoulder stock or shoulder stock + monopod has meant long hikes with it are no drama. http://wildlightphoto.com/560r68.html Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com