[LRflex] Re: The "not a REAL Leica lens" 70-210 zoom
- From: Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@xxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:37:26 +0100
Walter,
And I seem to have read somewhere that the 80-200 is a Kyocera.
I certainly agree on your last point - it's the "character" of a lens
that is important, not its clinical, technical perfection.
I have a couple of "cheap & nasties" that produce a wonderful atmosphere
in certain shots. E.g. a Steinheil Cassarit 2.8/45 for a Braun Paxette
(Braun screw mount) that makes gorgeous misty pictures like an immensely
expensive Softar when used on bellows.
Cheers
Douglas
On 12.02.2010 11:12, Walter Kramer wrote:
> Hate to add to confusion but I am led to conclude from online research
> that the Leica 70-210 f4.0 is a Minolta design specked up to Leica
> requirements and sold as a Leica lens.
>
> I sold one of these for the 80-200 f4.0 however my conclusion after
> using both is that the 70-210 is a very fine lens in it's own right and
> has a character different to the 80-200 especially with regard to tone
> and bokeh ... yet not as sharp.
>
> Sharpness and resolution aren't the be all and end all, so much so in
> this case that I am considering re-acquiring the 70-210 for its special
> qualities - never sell a Leica or Leica *simulacrum*?
>
>
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