[LRflex] Re: R 80-200 f4.0 Vario Elmar R
- From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 14:30:26 -0700
thanks David... I picked up this lens. Steve
On Oct 7, 2005, at 10:01 AM, telyt@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Quoting Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx>:
>
>
>> I am looking at this lens, good shape, good price...considering a
>> buy, and I'd like input from those who may be using it regarding its
>> optical quality, and satisfaction issues from experienced Leica R
>> photographers...
>>
>> yours thoughts are much appreciated,
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>
> HI Steve!
>
> Sorry to be so late jumping in, but I'm traveling.
>
> The 80~200/4 Vario is a superb lens... sharper than my 180 Elmar,
> and as sharp
> asa all but the very finest current series ASPH/APO lenses.
> Probably the most
> underrated lens in the Leica line-up.
>
> Build quality is superb... I don't see the pincushion distrotion
> that Doug
> reports, though it is 'normal' for zooms to do this. However,
> distortion
> throughout the range is very well controlled, that's for sure.
>
> It's my favourite lens.
>
> If you have specific questions/concerns email me...I'll be home
> again on
> Tuesday.
>
> Cheers!
>
> David.
>
>
>
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