Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Much too big and heavy for me. But I understand it's an outstanding optic! Anyway, I have the R6.2 + 80-200 and 60mm macro to fill in where the M cameras aren't the right tool. Picked up a Canon 70-200 F2.8L for the EOS1n just yesterday and hope to shoot with it soon. I hear it is one of thier best zooms ever. On par optically with the new 80-200 Vario Elmar? Hmmmmm.... - --Jim > -----Original Message----- > From: Pascal [SMTP:cyberdog@ibm.net] > Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 11:43 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Mid-Range R zooms > > On 22-06-1998 20:09 Jim Laurel wrote: > > > I just picked up the latest version 80-200 > >Vario Elmar, which is great in terms of image quality, but slow compared > to > >what's available from Canon/Nikon. > > How about the Vario-Apo-Elmarit 70-180mm f/2.8, also known as "the King > of zooms"? :-) > > Pascal > > -------------------------------------------------------- > Check out: http://members.xoom.com/cyberplace/ > ------------------------------------------------------- > Who else than Leica could make a camera like the R8 ? > With that unique design and above all: that ergonomics. > Nikon ? Canon ? Nobody but Leica ! > ------------------------------------------------------- > <<< PGP public key available on request >>>