Leica R Series Lenses
p.76 #1Leica R Series Lenses
sebboh wrote:
man, if only i had the cash now. 
If I didn't already own one, well, I never would've posted it, but I'd also be scrambling to decide what to sell.
freaklikeme wrote
Waded through EP Levine's used section today (very bad organization on that site) and came across this... Leica 280/2.8 APO for $1999. That's a couple hundred less than I paid for mine in like condition. Excellent lens, and price difference between it and the 280/4 is much larger than the performance delta.If I didn't already own one, well, I never would've posted it, but I'd also be scrambling to decide what to sell.
Feb 22, 2012 at 04:51 PM
p.76 #2Leica R Series Lenses
Web site is unwieldy, but the 280/2.8 is a steal. You even get the metal case!
Feb 22, 2012 at 05:15 PM
p.76 #4Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme wrote:
Having used both, I know you don't get twice the performance out of the newer, slower lens.
I don't know what performance you get out of either lens but having used both I know that I get more than twice the performance out of the lighter, closer-focussing, sharper, better bokeh, better tripod mount lens, measured in terms of photo sales.
Having used both, I know you don't get twice the performance out of the newer, slower lens.
I don't know what performance you get out of either lens but having used both I know that I get more than twice the performance out of the lighter, closer-focussing, sharper, better bokeh, better tripod mount lens, measured in terms of photo sales.
Feb 22, 2012 at 08:20 PM
p.76 #5Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
I don't know what performance you get out of either lens but having used both I know that I get more than twice the performance out of the lighter, closer-focussing, sharper, better bokeh, better tripod mount lens, measured in terms of photo sales.
Good for you, champ.
freaklikeme wrote
Having used both, I know you don't get twice the performance out of the newer, slower lens.Good for you, champ.
Feb 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM
p.76 #6Leica R Series Lenses
Its the earlier version, not as good as the later version...
Feb 23, 2012 at 08:57 PM
p.76 #7Leica R Series Lenses
The later 280/2.8 version, being part of the module system, is very expensive - especially if you want a head and a focusser 
- and it still doesn't reach the optical performance of the 280/4 (E Puts).
- and it still doesn't reach the optical performance of the 280/4 (E Puts).Feb 23, 2012 at 11:46 PM
p.76 #8Leica R Series Lenses
Prior to the module system, there were two versions of the 280/2.8 one with a fixed front protective filter, and one with a removable one.
Feb 24, 2012 at 07:47 AM
p.76 #9Leica R Series Lenses
Great shots, freaklikeme.
What do you guys think about the 1st version 400/2.8 APO vs. the modular version?
A senior photographer is offering me his 1st version 400/2.8 APO, he purchased new 10+ years ago but hardly use it. Another guy who sold me the 105-280 is also offering his modular 400/2.8 APO. I was thinking the new Canon 400/2.8, but its price tag is just rocket high.
What do you guys think about the 1st version 400/2.8 APO vs. the modular version?
A senior photographer is offering me his 1st version 400/2.8 APO, he purchased new 10+ years ago but hardly use it. Another guy who sold me the 105-280 is also offering his modular 400/2.8 APO. I was thinking the new Canon 400/2.8, but its price tag is just rocket high.
Feb 24, 2012 at 08:15 PM
p.76 #10Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme,
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
Feb 24, 2012 at 08:50 PM
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p.76 #11Leica R Series Lenses
phuang3 wrote:
Great shots, freaklikeme.
What do you guys think about the 1st version 400/2.8 APO vs. the modular version?
A senior photographer is offering me his 1st version 400/2.8 APO, he purchased new 10+ years ago but hardly use it. Another guy who sold me the 105-280 is also offering his modular 400/2.8 APO. I was thinking the new Canon 400/2.8, but its price tag is just rocket high.
Thanks, phuang3. Much appreciated.
I don't have any direct experience with the first version, but the modular with the 1x is spectacular from f/4-f/11. You'd be hard pressed to find a better 400 or 800 (the guy who loaned me his didn't have the 1.4x mod). And all of the mods can take the APO extenders as well, so it's pretty versatile. And the mods are cheaper than buying 500/600 and 800mm lenses. If the price makes sense to you, the mod is probably the way to go. IQ certainly won't be a concern. I've seen plenty of images with the first version that show it's great IQ, so I'd say you're faced with two good options.
Great shots, freaklikeme.
What do you guys think about the 1st version 400/2.8 APO vs. the modular version?
A senior photographer is offering me his 1st version 400/2.8 APO, he purchased new 10+ years ago but hardly use it. Another guy who sold me the 105-280 is also offering his modular 400/2.8 APO. I was thinking the new Canon 400/2.8, but its price tag is just rocket high.
Thanks, phuang3. Much appreciated.
I don't have any direct experience with the first version, but the modular with the 1x is spectacular from f/4-f/11. You'd be hard pressed to find a better 400 or 800 (the guy who loaned me his didn't have the 1.4x mod). And all of the mods can take the APO extenders as well, so it's pretty versatile. And the mods are cheaper than buying 500/600 and 800mm lenses. If the price makes sense to you, the mod is probably the way to go. IQ certainly won't be a concern. I've seen plenty of images with the first version that show it's great IQ, so I'd say you're faced with two good options.
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM
p.76 #12Leica R Series Lenses
Andrew Gough wrote:
freaklikeme,
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
Agreed. Thanks for reminding me, Andrew.
On to more important things. What'd you get?
freaklikeme,
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
Agreed. Thanks for reminding me, Andrew.
On to more important things. What'd you get?
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:04 PM
p.76 #13Leica R Series Lenses
Here's a picture I took today using 50 mm Summicron with elpro 1.
Feb 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM
p.76 #18Leica R Series Lenses
the saturation, particularly in the reds, reminds me of the Kodachrome days
Feb 26, 2012 at 03:40 PM
p.76 #19Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme wrote:
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this weekAgreed. Thanks for reminding me, Andrew.
On to more important things. What'd you get?
M9, 18mm, 24mm.
For the NEX Leica 35-70/4, & 80-200mm
Want to buy some Canon lenses??.
Anybody know where I can find a new 280 F4??
Andrew Gough wrote
freaklikeme,its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
On to more important things. What'd you get?
M9, 18mm, 24mm.
For the NEX Leica 35-70/4, & 80-200mm
Want to buy some Canon lenses??
.Anybody know where I can find a new 280 F4??
Feb 27, 2012 at 09:44 PM
p.76 #20Leica R Series Lenses
Andrew Gough wrote:
its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this weekAgreed. Thanks for reminding me, Andrew.
On to more important things. What'd you get?M9, 18mm, 24mm.
For the NEX Leica 35-70/4, & 80-200mm
Want to buy some Canon lenses??.
Wow. You weren't exaggerating. I like the 35-70 on an NEX. Not too cumbersome at all, and it's so usable wide open.
And no, but thanks, just the same.
freaklikeme wrote
Andrew Gough wrote
freaklikeme,its an awesome lens, and we are splitting hairs here... I nearly bought it, but I have spent a lot of money on Leica this week
On to more important things. What'd you get?
For the NEX Leica 35-70/4, & 80-200mm
Want to buy some Canon lenses??
.Wow. You weren't exaggerating. I like the 35-70 on an NEX. Not too cumbersome at all, and it's so usable wide open.
And no, but thanks, just the same.
Feb 27, 2012 at 10:06 PM