Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:55 AM 1/27/2009, you wrote: > >It was fairly easy to find a Focotar F4,4/50 in nice condition, but then >again I'm in Germany so maybe that helps. Though I did have to wait a >few weeks to find exactly the one I wanted. I've also heard good things >about the Schneider-Kreuznach Componon which is the reason I went ahead >and bought one as well. Dear heavens. The basic JSK Componon is an okay lens, on par with the Nikon lens of which everyone raves, but the APO version is much better and can now be found for a song on eBay as everyone dumps their chemical darkrooms for digital. The 4.5/50 Focotar is highly praised and my own experience tells me that it is a fine lens, though I have restricted myself to the 2.8/40 on my V-35 and APO-Rodagons on my C23. These suit my purposes well. Again, these guys go for peanuts on eBay today. Marc msmall@aya.yale.edu Cha robh b?s fir gun ghr?s fir!