Re: [Leica] Another question on 70-180 and 80-200

["Gary D. Whalen" <whalen@whalentennis.com>]

Nigel,

    I do not believe that the 1.4 works with the 100 f2.8.

Nigel B Watson wrote:

> I can't comment on the optical comparison, but the Leica 80-200 is not
> exactly tiny nor a featherweight, and it does not have a tripod mount.
> The f/4 speed means slower shutter speeds in dim light; this coupled with
> the lens' length makes sharp images at the long end more difficult than
> with the 180/4.
> What I might be inclined to do in your case (and this is assuming
> compatibility, which as a non-user of Leica R I can't vouch for) is sell
> the 135 and purchase a 1.4x multiplier.  In that way, you would have a
> 100/2.8, 140/4 *macro* (100 APO + 1.4x), 180/4, and a *small, light*
> 252/5.6 (180/4 + 1.4x) with the same close-focussing as the 180.
>
> Regards,
> Nigel
>
> On Thu, 10 Dec 1998 18:52:39 +0800 Ben Ho ^_^ <longjohn@netvigator.com>
> writes:
>
> >I can live without the extra 2.8 stop.  Does anyone know how is the
> >optics of this 80-200/4 comparing to the old 135 and the 180 I have?
> >(Thinking of selling off my 135 and 180.)
>
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