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gvaliquette · 01/12/07, 03:25 PM

Leo, Andy:

Even if these white spots are damage to the glass itself, the quality should not be impaired, beyond a probable unnoticeable loss of contrast. Given that this is most likely a lens that will be used little, for special effects shots, I would say: Save the $$$ and go for it.

I had the Fisheye-Distagon 16mm f2.8 for the Contarex in a previous life. It was a lens I treasured and always carried on vacations and photo outings, but used only rarely. However, when the occasion presented itself, it was just fabulous. I still treasure a photograph of the Piazza del Pallio in Siena, taken from the top of the campanile with that lens!

Guy

01/12/07, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
gvaliquette Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/21/06 Posts: 208	Re: Leica R2.8 16mm Fish-eye Elmarit-R, need your opinion Leo, Andy: Even if these white spots are damage to the glass itself, the quality should not be impaired, beyond a probable unnoticeable loss of contrast. Given that this is most likely a lens that will be used little, for special effects shots, I would say: Save the $$$ and go for it. I had the Fisheye-Distagon 16mm f2.8 for the Contarex in a previous life. It was a lens I treasured and always carried on vacations and photo outings, but used only rarely. However, when the occasion presented itself, it was just fabulous. I still treasure a photograph of the Piazza del Pallio in Siena, taken from the top of the campanile with that lens! Guy