Steve, I do believe that a few of us, including Mr Young and Mr Herr have asserted that this is one of the best lenses in the R arsenal. I use the 80-200 with a Nikon 5T and 6T for close ups also. Portraits too! And race car action shots. I love it.! Jerry Steve Barbour wrote: > 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 > > ------ > Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: > http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lrflex.htm > Archives are at: > www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lrflex.htm Archives are at: www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/