Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] ZOOM vs. Fixed?
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 20:41:11 -0800

The only Leica Zoom lens that is the equal to, and in many cases, better
than fixed lenses, is the new 70-180.

Jim


At 06:00 PM 2/27/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Hello there.
>
>I have always been under the impression that a zoom lens will not be as
>good as a fixed lens. Is this true?  What are the differences.  Right
>now I have an R4s w/50f2 Summicron, a 90 2.8 Elmarit and a 135 2.8
>Elmarit.  If I had a 70-210, would that cover those focal lengths
>correctly?  I'm a little confused and as usual would appreciate some
>clarification.
>
>Thank You
>Gabe
>