Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 100mm APO 2.8 is my primary lens - for a number of reasons: 1. it is my most recent acquisition and I'm not even close to being done experimenting; 2. it is so sharp that you can count the molecules in the pores of the skin of your models, 3. it's narrow DOF wide open allows for isolation of your subject; 4. every time I see my slides from it, my breath is taken away. 5. this is an example of it's performance: http://www.photobynelsch.com/PAW/11.html When the R8 is pulled from my Domke F2, the 100mm is ready to go. Bill in Denver > -----Original Message----- > > Given I've said my anti whining piece. ;-) Let me ask. How many LUGnuts > would consider using the R 100mm 2.8 macro or any 100 mm lens, as > a "normal > lens?" Or as a better than 50mm for a broad base of shooting > opportunities? > > Think about it for a moment before answering and imagine the opportunities > one can use this interesting lens for; as a kind of general use, scenic, > close-up, portrait, macro, copying and a bunch more situations. ... > Any thoughts folks along the use of this lens? > ted > > >