Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mr B., > Besides my kids currently having these lenses, I have, over the years, owned > both. I like the two touch of the Angenieux but I don't like the plastic feel. > The optics are extremely good. -snip- > The Leica zoom is metal, smooth, and feels substantial. The > opposite of the Angenieux. Angenieux made two versions of their 70-210/3.5 zoom, the first had plastic focus and zoom ring assemblies while the second had an entirely metal barrel. I own the second version in Contax fit and I'm very happy with the quality of its 'feel', but not so happy with its performance at the long end of the zoom range (obvious distortion and vignetting. It is sharp at 210). How's yours at the long end? Danny Gonzalez