Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 08:20 AM 11/8/97 -0700, you wrote: >Jim, > >You wrote: > >"Yes, the current 180/2.8 is much better optically. For me, it outperforms >the 180/3.4 APO. The old 180/2.8 was a good lens but not spectacular, as is >the new 180. The old 180 actually has a bad reputation, as does the old 250. > >Jim" > >What evidence do you have to make such statements. I have the old 180mm lens >and use it often as a spotting scope in conjunction with a Leica ocular. I >am glad that this lens has a bad reputation. It is heavy, but relatively >inexpensive and can be mounted on a tripod. IMHO, the photos are spectacular. > >Chris > I had an old 180 and an old 250. I had the opportunity to buy new versions at a VERY good price. A store was going out of business. I had both old and new for a while. I also had a 180/3.4 . The new 180/2.8, FOR ME, gives me sharper, more contrast, cleaner colors, etc, than the old 180, OR THE 180/3.4 . The new 250 was also better than the old 250. I sold both 250's and the 180/3.4 and bought a 350. Which I love and would NEVER sell. Very very fine lens. Jim