[LRflex] Re: 80-200 f/4 Vario-Elmar
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 14:45:45 -0700
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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