[LRflex] Re: Leica R 80-200 F4.0, or 180mm F2.8 - Advice needed

  • From: Philippe Amard <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:50:54 +0200

First, welcome Walter.

You apparently know the list, no further introduction is needed.
About posting your photos, we're always happy to share and learn, please do.
(you can find the LUG Gallery very convenient for that BTW if you don't already have a place to display them)
The 70-210 I had was not a bad zoom , yet I swapped it satisfactorily for an Angénieux 3.5. I know David and Xavier have/had a 80-200, they'll comment aptly on it I'm sure.
Could you tell me more about the Sigma? I have an L1 (Digilux 3) and I've been considering an update but I'm still at a loss. 
Thanks in anticipation.

And welcome again (may I say 'to the zoo' David ? ;-)  )

Bien cordialement de Metz
Philippe


Walter Kramer wrote:


Hello,

I've been lurking on the list for a good while and have gleaned some
good knowledge as an observer and I thank everyone for that.  I have a
dilemma as I am in a position to upgrade my Leica 70-210 F4.0 to some
thing a little better (although I wouldn't mind some comment on this
lens as well)

I have heard that the 80-200 f4.0 is a great lens and great value and it
seems to be a substantial upgrade on the 70-210, however I am also
considering the 180mm f2.8 prime as I enjoy shallow depth of field in my
work and sometimes will use the focal length in low light situations.

As well as the 70-210 I have a 35-70 Elmarit, a 50mm Summicron and a
90mm Summicron.  Not sure which way to go with the choice of 180 prime
or 80-200 zoom.  Any comments/advice would be appreciated.

Cameras I can mount the lens on are R5, R7, Digilux 3 via an adapter and
interestingly enough a Sigma SD14 with a modified R mount.  I purchased
the latter after someone on the list mentioned that the Sigma was
available with an R mount.  I have not been dissapoited with the
results.  I believe the Foveon sensor is superior to the Bayer variants
in most digital platforms, however one does have to live with the crop
factor as this is not a full frame sensor.  Happy to post some examples
for those interested but not sure where to post them.

Walter


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