Angenieux lenses aren't something you come across regularly. While I understand they do make some nice optics, resale might be an issue to think about.
Actually, i did get the Leica Apo 180/3.4, but I'm not too crazy about it.
I think i need a little more time to get used to it.
I knew that the lens excels at infinity.
I don't usually shoot at inifinity with a long telephoto lens...
I think it might have been a haste decision...
I was just looking at another option, and I saw the Angenieux 200/2.8 ED for about $800.
I'd like to hear some beter options on 200mm range.
Money no object : Leica 180/2.8 APO or (for 2x the ouch) F2 APO
Heavier, APO, bloody sharp - Mamiya 200/2.8 APO
Darn good for the $$$ but like Telyt a closer ranges - Nikon 180/2.8 ED (no APO)
Good value for $$, but slower, yet APO - Cosina/Voigtlander 180/4 APO
One of Hassy's sharpest lenses and easy stop-down use, but slow and not APO: Hasselblad (Zeiss) CF/i 180/4
Sorry to hear you don't like the 180 Telyt. Ever decide what you're doing re: your 100/2 vs. Leica 100 APO?
I found that C/Y 100/2 and Leica 100 Apo are two different beasts.
For portraits and landscape, I prefer Planar 100/2.
if i could, I'd love to be able to trade the Leica 100 macro with Nikon 14-24 with adapter.
I really enjoyed taking picture with Leica 28/2.8 Rom (wonderful lens!!!), and if Nikon 14-24 can match the quality of Leica 28, I'm willing to let go of my Leica 100 macro.
All is fair in love, war and lens buying ;> It's a NICE piece of kit.
A little front heavy, but @#$% sharp as a tack, great color -- and APO. MFD is 2.5M but am about to get a ext. tube to take care of that. Would make a great 200mm portrait lens or pseudo-macro with a tube(s).
KEH and eBay used to be full of them, now kind of scarce. If I see one floating around, I'll pop an email off to you.
Am looking for a 100 APO as you know, but am also considering a move from my 1Ds2 to D700 later this year so am looking to not buy too much gear that is Canon-fit only. Have played with the 14-24 and 24-70 briefly (on D300) and they are very nice. Also suspect Nikon is going to be releasing more re-cut versions of their popular lenses to make the most of the new sensors. Still up in air, but we shall see.
