[Leica] Which Leica R tele-zoom?

[alal at poly.edu (A. Lal)]

80-200/4.0 is the one to get for an R body. There is an expensive and heavy 
70-180 zoom too if you want to spend big bucks.

Lack of meter coupling and auto stop-down will slow you to the point where 
it really will not matter which lens , N or L, is sharper.  I'd not 
recommend the 80-200 Leica-R lens on a D2. Operationally you'd be better off 
with the 80-200 Nikkor zoom.

If you must use the R lens, a better alternative to the D2 might be a NEX 
body with an R- mount adapter. I'm sure we have several NEX users on this 
group, they could comment on focus peaking and ease of use with adapted 
lenses.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Forrest" <photo.forrest at earthlink.net>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:54 PM
Subject: [Leica] Which Leica R tele-zoom?


>I see there are two Leica R versions of the tele-zoom in the 70-200
> range. One is a 70-210 f/4 the other is 75-200 f/4.5. What is the
> difference between the two besides the obvious technical ones? Are they
> good performers? I notice that these are quite inexpensive these days.
>
> Finally, would one of these perform better than the Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8
> AFD?
>
> My thought is for use on a D2X. The Nikon lens offers outstanding
> performance and full metering function in all modes with the D2x. It's
> a stop faster as well.
>
> The Leica lens is a fully manual lens (I love manual focus, by the way
> so that's not a deterrent) and might have better optics but would limit
> me to stop down metering.
>
> I'm curious about your thoughts.
> Thanks all!
>
> Phil Forrest
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