[LRflex] Re: 80-200 f/4 Vario-Elmar

David and Doug,

I can strongly recommend the Nikon 5T and 6T close up lenses with
a 80-200mm f4 lens.  I also have adapters to use them with my H'blad
and my 35-70 Elmarit.

Jerry

David Young wrote:

> On 21/09/2005 at 9:05 AM Douglas Herr commented:
>
> >Aside from the solid construction and very Leica-like image quality
>
> The reason for both of these attributes is found on the bottom of the lens,=
>  stamped into the metal, but without any white ink. It says "Designed by=
>  Leica Camera, GMBH. Made in Japan."  This is unlike any of the other=
>  Japanese produced, Leica branded, zoom lenses.  They were either Minolta=
>  or Sigma designs, with the QC being done by Leica.
>
> The 80~200/f4 Vario Elmar is a Leica product, through and through. Kyocera=
>  built them, but they have the best QC in all of Japan.  And Leica checked=
>  'em after that!
>
> It's too bad Kyocera have ceased all camera & lens production (Contax,=
>  Yashica and, I believe, Leica). I wonder if the lens will have a future.=
>   Made in Portugal? Solms?  I hate to think of the price!
>
> Right now, it is the most under-rated of the Leica lenses - equalling or=
>  outperforming many of their prime lenses.  Only the new ASPH generation=
>  beat it.  Certainly, it clearly outperformed the 180 Elmar, which it=
>  replaced in my kit.
>
> I had a good discussion, some years ago, with Ted Grant about it. He sold=
>  his 70~180 APO, because although it was a tiny bit better, it was also=
>  huge and heavy!  The 80~200 fits in a (large) pocket, and works well with=
>  the non-apo 2x converter.
>
> The Nikon 5T or 6T two-element close-up lenses work well with it, too.=
>   Nice, as you can slip one in your pants pocket and do great quality=
>  close-ups if you find something worthy, whilst tramping about.
> But, you will need a 60 to 62mm step up ring.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> David Young,
> Logan Lake, BC
> CANADA.
>
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