Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Ted Grant" <tedgrant@home.com> wrote: >Given I've said my anti whining piece. ;-) Let me ask. How many LUGnuts >would consider using the R 100mm 2.8 macro or any 100 mm lens, as a "normal >lens?" Or as a better than 50mm for a broad base of shooting opportunities? > [snip] > >Any thoughts folks along the use of this lens? Funny you should mention this, but I have just finished part of a large project where I only used 2x R lenses - the 16mm fisheye (for 360-degree VR images) and the 100mm APO Macro, for the 'normal', detail images (which will be integrated into the VRs). Although I am a big fan of the 100mm, after five months and 50-odd rolls of film through it, I am convinced that sharpness aside, it isn't as contrasty and lacks the "punch" of my R or M 50mm Summicrons. There, I said it. I feel better now. Regds, Andrew Nemeth <http://4020.net> -> photos, 360° panoramic vrs, sounds <http://nemeng.com> -> vr java applets, leica faq, tech info