Leica R Series Lenses
p.77 #1Leica R Series Lenses
Andrew Gough wrote:
Anybody know where I can find a new 280 F4??
http://www.classicconnection.com/leica-280mm-f4-0-apo-telyt-r-rom-s5-5/
Anybody know where I can find a new 280 F4??
http://www.classicconnection.com/leica-280mm-f4-0-apo-telyt-r-rom-s5-5/
Feb 27, 2012 at 11:11 PM
p.77 #2Leica R Series Lenses
Some pictures taken in Thailand this January/February with D700 + Leica-R lenses.
180/2.8 II (E67)
60/2.8 macro-elmarit
60/2.8 macro-elmarit
180/2.8 II (E67)
60/2.8 macro-elmarit
60/2.8 macro-elmarit
Feb 28, 2012 at 11:01 AM
p.77 #3Leica R Series Lenses
After looking all nice picture posts I got bitten by Leica bug. I am looking to buy 100/2.8 APO and do you know what would be reasonable price for mint lens? Any difference between 3-CAM lens and ROM for using it in NEX?
Feb 28, 2012 at 01:01 PM
p.77 #5Leica R Series Lenses
crazeazn wrote:
no need for ROM
Thanks for your reply. In terms of optical quality will it be the same for ROM and 3-CAM?
no need for ROM
Thanks for your reply. In terms of optical quality will it be the same for ROM and 3-CAM?
Feb 28, 2012 at 01:08 PM
p.77 #6Leica R Series Lenses
wilco23 wrote:
After looking all nice picture posts I got bitten by Leica bug. I am looking to buy 100/2.8 APO and do you know what would be reasonable price for mint lens? Any difference between 3-CAM lens and ROM for using it in NEX?
Between 1000 and 1300 Euro
Rolf
After looking all nice picture posts I got bitten by Leica bug. I am looking to buy 100/2.8 APO and do you know what would be reasonable price for mint lens? Any difference between 3-CAM lens and ROM for using it in NEX?
Between 1000 and 1300 Euro
RolfFeb 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
p.77 #7Leica R Series Lenses
wilco23 wrote:
Thanks for your reply. In terms of optical quality will it be the same for ROM and 3-CAM?
From Puts' article on the 80-100 R's:
"The first version of the Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/100mm used a mount with a double thread, later changed to a single thread, as the previous mechanism created a less smooth movement. (from serial number 3469285)"
But no optical changes. This is what he has to say about the optics:
"The optical qualities have not been surpassed to this date, although we have some others who are quite close in performance."
You can download the PDF for free here.
crazeazn wrote
no need for ROMFrom Puts' article on the 80-100 R's:
"The first version of the Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/100mm used a mount with a double thread, later changed to a single thread, as the previous mechanism created a less smooth movement. (from serial number 3469285)"
But no optical changes. This is what he has to say about the optics:
"The optical qualities have not been surpassed to this date, although we have some others who are quite close in performance."
You can download the PDF for free here.
Feb 28, 2012 at 03:22 PM
p.77 #9Leica R Series Lenses
Thanks freaklikeme and waterden. I check with ffordes and the serial is 3414435. I need to look for another one
Feb 28, 2012 at 04:18 PM
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p.77 #11Leica R Series Lenses
60/2.8 macro-elmarit is a great lens, so versatile. I just love it.
Mar 01, 2012 at 04:36 PM
p.77 #12Leica R Series Lenses
aCIDfire wrote:
Some pictures taken in Thailand this January/February with D700 + Leica-R lenses.
180/2.8 II (E67)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2384/dsc0326kc.jpg
APO or non APO version?
Thanks
Some pictures taken in Thailand this January/February with D700 + Leica-R lenses.
180/2.8 II (E67)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2384/dsc0326kc.jpg
APO or non APO version?
Thanks
Mar 02, 2012 at 05:09 PM
p.77 #13Leica R Series Lenses
There are two non-APO versions of the 180/2.8, and this appears to be the second one, a much stronger lens than version I, but not nearly as sharp as the APO (nor nearly as expensive ).
).Mar 02, 2012 at 05:36 PM
p.77 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Hi Carsten,
Would you say that the 3.4 APO is much better?
thanks
Andrew
Would you say that the 3.4 APO is much better?
thanks
Andrew
Mar 02, 2012 at 09:31 PM
p.77 #15Leica R Series Lenses
carstenw is right, it´s the second version of Elmarit 180/2.8, my copy is VERY SHARP even on wider apertures, minimal or no visible CA, it´s better than 1. version which has "shorter" focusing ring and a tripod stand, version II doesn´t have it. APO 180/2.8 would be great but costs to much for me. APO 180/3.4 is better and focusing is easier and quicker to achieve focus than with non APO versions. If you can live with minimal f/3.4 instead of f/2.8 I ´d buy APO 180/3.4, it´s "Made in Canada" only.
Mar 03, 2012 at 02:07 AM
p.77 #16Leica R Series Lenses
The 3.4 APO is fantastically sharp at large distances, as it was designed for the coast guard or something similar. Closer up it is normal sharp, but has less character. The 2.8 APO is the best, but hugely expensive.
Mar 03, 2012 at 03:19 AM
p.77 #18Leica R Series Lenses
Leica 180mm f2.0 (Summicron) on a Canon 1DsII
Mar 03, 2012 at 07:26 PM
p.77 #19Leica R Series Lenses
some night shots from this evening with 35-70/4
(the f4 zoom is no fun to focus in the dark; for me, considerable reliance on luck is involved.)
(the f4 zoom is no fun to focus in the dark; for me, considerable reliance on luck is involved.)
Mar 03, 2012 at 11:01 PM
p.77 #20Leica R Series Lenses
wilco23 wrote:
Thanks freaklikeme and waterden. I check with ffordes and the serial is 3414435. I need to look for another one
Mine is just before the cross-over (3468...) and it's absolutely fine so I wouldn't get overly exercised by this.
Thanks freaklikeme and waterden. I check with ffordes and the serial is 3414435. I need to look for another one
Mine is just before the cross-over (3468...) and it's absolutely fine so I wouldn't get overly exercised by this.
Mar 08, 2012 at 04:48 AM