Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] t-elmar versus hektor 135
From: "Don Ferrario" <don@ferrario.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 17:52:53 -0400

I have a Hektor 135/4.5 on my M6.  I got
it in a package with the camera, and fully
intended to upgrade it.

Since then, I've found it quite sharp at F8.

Wide open, the corners are soft, but the
center is useable.

Any 135mm is pushing the limits of the
M6 focusing mechanism anyway.  For the
rare times I'll use that length, this is
good enough for me.  They generally
go for around $200 in Exc+ condition
in the US.  I have seen them for less.


don ferrario

- -----Original Message-----
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] t-elmar versus hektor 135
>>Another option is the 135mm Hektor.  I use mine on my Viso 2
from time to
>>time.  It is a very inexpensive lens, and I have been pleased
with the
>>results.  Not state of the art, but.....
>