Leica R Series Lenses
p.65 #1Leica R Series Lenses
Truly amazing color with the macro Rolf , I found this thread when researching a lens i just brought. its brand new still in the plastic it came from the factory, a 350/4.8 was not sure what to do with it but after seeing what sebboh has done with this lens page 19 yellow bird , Great shot . it looks like it worth keeping seeing the results on this thread.
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post a few pics when i get a adapter ,l Cheers Frank
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post a few pics when i get a adapter ,l Cheers Frank
Nov 30, 2011 at 04:36 AM
p.65 #2Leica R Series Lenses
FrankC123 wrote:
Truly amazing color with the macro Rolf , I found this thread when researching a lens i just brought. its brand new still in the plastic it came from the factory, a 350/4.8 was not sure what to do with it but after seeing what sebboh has done with this lens page 19 yellow bird , Great shot . it looks like it worth keeping seeing the results on this thread.
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post...Show more →
It's very rare to see a new-in-box 350/4.8 lens. I am sure you will use it well.
7 years ago, it was about $800 on eBay, and now I regret having missed the final bid.
Truly amazing color with the macro Rolf , I found this thread when researching a lens i just brought. its brand new still in the plastic it came from the factory, a 350/4.8 was not sure what to do with it but after seeing what sebboh has done with this lens page 19 yellow bird , Great shot . it looks like it worth keeping seeing the results on this thread.
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post...Show more →
It's very rare to see a new-in-box 350/4.8 lens. I am sure you will use it well.
7 years ago, it was about $800 on eBay, and now I regret having missed the final bid.
Nov 30, 2011 at 05:54 AM
p.65 #3Leica R Series Lenses
It is rare,I was very fortunate to find it , that's why i am wondering if i should try to sell it to a collector and put the money to a 280/4 after looking through this post, not that a lens like that would make us a better photographers , the pics by Telyt are just amazingly clear and detailed seems that the lens to kook out for.
Nov 30, 2011 at 06:50 PM
p.65 #4Leica R Series Lenses
FrankC123 wrote:
Truly amazing color with the macro Rolf , I found this thread when researching a lens i just brought. its brand new still in the plastic it came from the factory, a 350/4.8 was not sure what to do with it but after seeing what sebboh has done with this lens page 19 yellow bird , Great shot . it looks like it worth keeping seeing the results on this thread.
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post...Show more →
thanks!
phuang3 wrote:
It's very rare to see a new-in-box 350/4.8 lens. I am sure you will use it well.
7 years ago, it was about $800 on eBay, and now I regret having missed the final bid.
i won't tell you what i paid for mine then.
FrankC123 wrote:
It is rare,I was very fortunate to find it , that's why i am wondering if i should try to sell it to a collector and put the money to a 280/4 after looking through this post, not that a lens like that would make us a better photographers , the pics by Telyt are just amazingly clear and detailed seems that the lens to kook out for.
by all accounts the 280 apo is a better lens all round, so if you can trade up i would think it would be worth it.
Truly amazing color with the macro Rolf , I found this thread when researching a lens i just brought. its brand new still in the plastic it came from the factory, a 350/4.8 was not sure what to do with it but after seeing what sebboh has done with this lens page 19 yellow bird , Great shot . it looks like it worth keeping seeing the results on this thread.
There are some very talented photographers here which use the equipment to its full potential as shown in the above photo . Well done all, I hope to post...Show more →
thanks!
phuang3 wrote:
It's very rare to see a new-in-box 350/4.8 lens. I am sure you will use it well.
7 years ago, it was about $800 on eBay, and now I regret having missed the final bid.
i won't tell you what i paid for mine then.
FrankC123 wrote:
It is rare,I was very fortunate to find it , that's why i am wondering if i should try to sell it to a collector and put the money to a 280/4 after looking through this post, not that a lens like that would make us a better photographers , the pics by Telyt are just amazingly clear and detailed seems that the lens to kook out for.
by all accounts the 280 apo is a better lens all round, so if you can trade up i would think it would be worth it.
Nov 30, 2011 at 07:29 PM
p.65 #5Leica R Series Lenses
by all accounts the 280 apo is a better lens all round, so if you can trade up i would think it would be worth it.
I agree with that. However, it also depends on how much a NIB 350/4.8 would be. The 280/4 APO is very expensive (and rare!), I guess it will be double the price of a NIB 350/4.8.
Nov 30, 2011 at 08:51 PM
p.65 #6Leica R Series Lenses
WOW!! i have had a look at some 280/4 , $5000 + that's more than all the R lens i have together I have a 60/2.8 90/2 100/2.8 APO 180/2.8 v2 250/4 v2 350/4.8 the total cost was much less than the 280 /4 by it self , I may have to sell off some of my other gear first and keep an eye out for one at a reasonable price. so far been fortunate with the prices . I dont think some one would give me $2500+ for the 350 /4.8 but you never know till you try , Cheers Frank
Dec 02, 2011 at 12:31 AM
p.65 #7Leica R Series Lenses
$5000 for 280/4 APO seems quite steep. I saw them selling for $3500 on a couple of occasions last year. It's a trendy lens right now, but I think the 180/2.8 APO is equally amazing and in a smaller size.
rdst: very nice work!
rdst: very nice work!
Dec 02, 2011 at 08:18 AM
p.65 #8Leica R Series Lenses
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.
Dec 02, 2011 at 09:23 AM
p.65 #9Leica R Series Lenses
Ataboy wrote:
$5000 for 280/4 APO seems quite steep. I saw them selling for $3500 on a couple of occasions last year. It's a trendy lens right now, but I think the 180/2.8 APO is equally amazing and in a smaller size.
rdst: very nice work!
Don't have the exact spec dimensions but the 2.8 weighs in at 2.75 kgs/6.06 lbs while the Telyt is 1.875 kgs/4.1 lbs. I have used the Telyt hand-held, doubtful the same can be said for the 2.8. I could be wrong.
$5000 for 280/4 APO seems quite steep. I saw them selling for $3500 on a couple of occasions last year. It's a trendy lens right now, but I think the 180/2.8 APO is equally amazing and in a smaller size.
rdst: very nice work!
Don't have the exact spec dimensions but the 2.8 weighs in at 2.75 kgs/6.06 lbs while the Telyt is 1.875 kgs/4.1 lbs. I have used the Telyt hand-held, doubtful the same can be said for the 2.8. I could be wrong.
Dec 02, 2011 at 09:31 AM
p.65 #10Leica R Series Lenses
phuang3 wrote:
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.
I'm looking for a backup 280/4. Any leads appreciated.
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.
I'm looking for a backup 280/4. Any leads appreciated.
Dec 02, 2011 at 09:32 AM
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p.65 #11Leica R Series Lenses
j.liam wrote:
rdst: very nice work!Don't have the exact spec dimensions but the 2.8 weighs in at 2.75 kgs/6.06 lbs while the Telyt is 1.875 kgs/4.1 lbs. I have used the Telyt hand-held, doubtful the same can be said for the 2.8. I could be wrong.
Sorry, I meant the 180/2.8 APO which weighs just 2 pounds. The last version (11375) can be used with 1.4 APO extender which makes it 280/4 if needed.
The 280/2.8 APO is a beast indeed, and I don't think it's quite on par with 280/4 and 180/2.8 in IQ.
Ataboy wrote
$5000 for 280/4 APO seems quite steep. I saw them selling for $3500 on a couple of occasions last year. It's a trendy lens right now, but I think the 180/2.8 APO is equally amazing and in a smaller size.rdst: very nice work!
Sorry, I meant the 180/2.8 APO which weighs just 2 pounds. The last version (11375) can be used with 1.4 APO extender which makes it 280/4 if needed.
The 280/2.8 APO is a beast indeed, and I don't think it's quite on par with 280/4 and 180/2.8 in IQ.
Dec 02, 2011 at 12:03 PM
p.65 #12Leica R Series Lenses
Ataboy wrote:
The 280/2.8 APO is a beast indeed, and I don't think it's quite on par with 280/4 and 180/2.8 in IQ.
I've used the 280mm f/2.8 APO, and I currently have the 280mm f/4 APO, 180mm f/2.8 APO and 1.4x APO extender. As good as the f/2.8 lenses are, the 280mm f/4 APO runs circles around them. Put the 2x APO extender on the 280mm f/4 and the other lenses stand a chance.
The 280/2.8 APO is a beast indeed, and I don't think it's quite on par with 280/4 and 180/2.8 in IQ.
I've used the 280mm f/2.8 APO, and I currently have the 280mm f/4 APO, 180mm f/2.8 APO and 1.4x APO extender. As good as the f/2.8 lenses are, the 280mm f/4 APO runs circles around them. Put the 2x APO extender on the 280mm f/4 and the other lenses stand a chance.
Dec 02, 2011 at 12:16 PM
p.65 #13Leica R Series Lenses
phuang3 wrote:
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.
Thats is a reasonable price for a 280 /4 considering what it can do and the popularity if them.
Europe and America & Asia have a a greater chance to get any lenses at good prices most of the lenses that i have purchased have been from over seas so chance is slim to get one local
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.
Thats is a reasonable price for a 280 /4 considering what it can do and the popularity if them.
Europe and America & Asia have a a greater chance to get any lenses at good prices most of the lenses that i have purchased have been from over seas so chance is slim to get one local
Dec 02, 2011 at 02:22 PM
p.65 #14Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
I'm looking for a backup 280/4. Any leads appreciated.
Same here if any one sees one at a decent price they should buy it as i am sure that there would be no problem passing it on to one of us
I'm looking for a backup 280/4. Any leads appreciated.
Same here if any one sees one at a decent price they should buy it as i am sure that there would be no problem passing it on to one of us
Dec 02, 2011 at 02:31 PM
p.65 #15Leica R Series Lenses
Ataboy wrote:
. The last version (11375) can be used with 1.4 APO extender which makes it 280/4 if needed.
Its not the 280 reach that wanted, its the ability to have 280-560 and not loose image quality and its lighter than the 280/2.8 which is a great option when traveling .
. The last version (11375) can be used with 1.4 APO extender which makes it 280/4 if needed.
Its not the 280 reach that wanted, its the ability to have 280-560 and not loose image quality and its lighter than the 280/2.8 which is a great option when traveling .
Dec 02, 2011 at 03:00 PM
p.65 #16Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
I've used the 280mm f/2.8 APO, and I currently have the 280mm f/4 APO, 180mm f/2.8 APO and 1.4x APO extender. As good as the f/2.8 lenses are, the 280mm f/4 APO runs circles around them. Put the 2x APO extender on the 280mm f/4 and the other lenses stand a chance.
Any time I see results with my APO 180/2.8 I keep thinking "it can't get any better"
I guess it can!
Ataboy wrote
The 280/2.8 APO is a beast indeed, and I don't think it's quite on par with 280/4 and 180/2.8 in IQ.Any time I see results with my APO 180/2.8 I keep thinking "it can't get any better"
I guess it can!Dec 02, 2011 at 03:03 PM
p.65 #17Leica R Series Lenses
Ataboy wrote:
Any time I see results with my APO 180/2.8 I keep thinking "it can't get any better" I guess it can!
The 180mm f/2.8 APO is a very sweet lens:
The 280mm f/4 APO is even better:
Optics aside, one standout feature of the 280/4 is the rotating tripod mount. I'd love to have one as good as the 280's on the 180.
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Any time I see results with my APO 180/2.8 I keep thinking "it can't get any better"
I guess it can!The 180mm f/2.8 APO is a very sweet lens:
The 280mm f/4 APO is even better:
Optics aside, one standout feature of the 280/4 is the rotating tripod mount. I'd love to have one as good as the 280's on the 180.
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Dec 02, 2011 at 03:15 PM
p.65 #18Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
I'm looking for a backup 280/4. Any leads appreciated.
It took me years to find a good one, but I will keep an eye on it for you.
I can't believe I purchased 105-280 and 280/4 in one month! I wouldn't dare to tell my wife about it.
As you mentioned, it really is financial ruin.
phuang3 wrote
Well, I am gonna to get mine for 3 grands next week. Will post some photos here.It took me years to find a good one, but I will keep an eye on it for you.
I can't believe I purchased 105-280 and 280/4 in one month! I wouldn't dare to tell my wife about it.
As you mentioned, it really is financial ruin.
Dec 02, 2011 at 07:16 PM
p.65 #19Leica R Series Lenses
How does the price of 105-280 compare to the 280/4? It should be somewhat cheaper?
Dec 02, 2011 at 09:07 PM
p.65 #20Leica R Series Lenses
madamasu wrote:
Enjoy
Thomas
Thomas, your photography is outstanding!
Enjoy
Thomas
Thomas, your photography is outstanding!
Dec 02, 2011 at 09:23 PM