Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 10/10/04 1:58 PM, oliverbryk@comcast.net at oliverbryk@comcast.net wrote: > what long focal length lenses are available for LTM or M visoflex that are > suitable for tripod-mounted landscape work? > TIA, Oliver Bryk > If you don't mind cobbling adapters together the focal lenghts include 65mm, 90mm, 135mm, 180mm (very rare), 200mm, 280mm, 400mm, 560mm and 800mm (very rare). Of the 400mm and 560mm lenses, the best for landscapes are probably the 400mm and 560mm f/5.6 for Televit, and the very old 400mm f/5. The f/6.8 lenses have significant field curvature that makes getting edge-to-edge sharpness of distant scenes problematic. The 280mm f/4.8 is a very nice lens, particularly the last version (bayonet mount). Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com