[LRflex] Re: Leica 180 APO versus Nikkor 200

On Mar 31, 2007, at 1:22 PM, David Young wrote (regarding the 180 APO  
Telyt):

>
> It was, indeed, designed, under contract, for the US Navy
>
> As has been mentioned, the only limitations are close focus, and that
> is because of the optimization for distance/wide aperture use.  Not a
> bad compromise, at all!
>
I also hear tell that they let the distortion slide a bit 'cuz it  
didn't matter for the intended purpose and allowed for a higher level  
of correction for other aberrations.

Bob Palmieri
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