[Leica] "Best" R-Series Lens

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Thanks..

I suffer from 2 problems... 

I am not familiar with R lenses
I am not yet committed to going R.....

Info like this is invaluable

Thanks
Frank


-----Original Message-----
>From: Leonard J Kapner <kapner at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Oct 9, 2010 10:35 AM
>To: lug at leica-users.org
>Subject: Re: [Leica] "Best" R-Series Lens
>
>Hi Frank,
>
>The lens in my bag now is the Leica APO-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/180mm, purchased 
>new about 10 years ago. 
>
>Previously I had the APO-Telyt-R f:3.4 that everyone on the LUG who owns 
>one raves about. Just after purchase of the APO-Elmarit, I did a careful 
>A:B comparison of both lenses and was more than satisfied with the 
>signature of the newer lens, although there's no denying the earlier 
>APO-Telyt was (and, I suppose, is) the better economic buy. Eventually, I 
>sold the APO-Telyt.
>
>Either lens is a wonderful short tele, in my opinion. If, like me, you 
>prefer to shoot the slower transparency films like Kodak E100VS or Fuji 
>Velvia 100, you may find circumstances (particularly off-tripod) where you 
>need and want the extra light gathering the 2.8 affords. Or if bulk and 
>cost is no object, get the Summicron!
>
>In retrospect, although I really like the APO-Elmarit, if I hadn't bought 
>it, I believe the APO-Telyt would still be serving me well for my intended 
>application.
>
>I hope this is a helpful answer to your question, Frank.
>
>Len
>
>---
>
>On Oct 9, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Frank wrote:
>
>> From: red735i at earthlink.net
>> Date: October 8, 2010 11:29:03 PM PDT
>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] "Best" R-Series Lenses?
>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>> 
>> 
>> Which 180?
>> 
>> THANKS 
>> 
>> Frank, not too familiar with R lenses... 
>
>
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