Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/27
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Thank you much for your info, Sal. When it comes to meter coupling with
the SL, it does not matter as the lens itself has pre-set diaphragm, does
it? I think the old 180 Elmarit-R with series 8 filter might be heavier
than the Tele-Elmarit. The later E67 version might be lighter though.
Regards,
David
Original Message:
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From: Sal DiMarco,Jr. sdmp007@pressroom.com
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 10:11:36 -0500
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Re: Performance of 180/2.8 Tele-Elmarit-V
David,
First of all a 14127* or a 14167 will meter couple with your SL.
Having owned and used a 180 Tele-Elmarit for years, I can testify, it is
a very sharp lens.
However, it is very heavy, slow to use (pre-set diaphragm), the focusing
collar comes loose and there is no really good way to permanently fix it.
Unless, you can buy the lens for peanuts, I would suggest you look
for any of the later 180s. The 180 Tele-Elmarit-V is as stated earlier a
collector's piece. Except they don't realize it yet. The lens was made by
Schneider for Leica, and there are only either 250 or 275 units.
It took me over ten years to find a home for mine. I gave to theh Leica
Museum in Solms for a used R8. Best deal I ever made!
Happy Snaps,
Sal
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
Web Site: http://members.fcc.net/sal.dimarcojr
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