[LRflex] Re: 80-200 f/4 Vario-Elmar
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 14:54:50 -0700
Oops, not Elmarit, Vario-Elmar!
Jerry
Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> 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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> >
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