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Leicalsf · 08/06/06, 01:06 PM

I believe that almost all the R-system users(or even users of other system) know about this lens, R-APO-Telyt 180mm f/3.4...
Recently, I bought one of this lens and realize how sharp it is at infinity, and i was impressed big time last night when i developed a few B/W images produced by this lens.. but i heven't got a chance to try and see its performance when focusing on a object 2.5 m away....
i heard that this lens does not do too good when its focusing at its shortest focusing range(2.5m, about 7 feet), some says its even worse than the first version non-APO 180mm Elmarit at its closest focusing distance....
I will go try-out its performance on its shortest focusing distance next Wednesday, but before i do that, i will like you hear from all of you who would willing to give common on this lens at its shortest focusing distance; from your own experience, how bad does this lens perform at its shortest focusing distance.
Thank you very much....
p.s i almost never use a 180mm lens at its shortest focusing distance, no matter if tis 2.5m or 1.5m, so this is not really a problem for me at all. Just out of couriousity.....and i'm very very pleased with this lens' performance so far, just want to know more about it...

telyt · 08/06/06, 03:22 PM

If this photo suffers from a lack of sharpness it's not something I've noticed.
http://www.wildlightphoto.com/mammals/horses/pete00.jpg

Moritz · 08/06/06, 03:42 PM

Ryan,

the point is: no one ever said the Apo 3,4/180 is bad at its closest distance (2,5 Meter), but there are other Leica lenses with a closer focus ability. That's all.

Regards Moritz

08/06/06, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leicalsf Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 07/27/06 Location: Ottawa Posts: 7	about APO 180 f/3.4, 2.5M away from the subject... I believe that almost all the R-system users(or even users of other system) know about this lens, R-APO-Telyt 180mm f/3.4... Recently, I bought one of this lens and realize how sharp it is at infinity, and i was impressed big time last night when i developed a few B/W images produced by this lens.. but i heven't got a chance to try and see its performance when focusing on a object 2.5 m away.... i heard that this lens does not do too good when its focusing at its shortest focusing range(2.5m, about 7 feet), some says its even worse than the first version non-APO 180mm Elmarit at its closest focusing distance.... I will go try-out its performance on its shortest focusing distance next Wednesday, but before i do that, i will like you hear from all of you who would willing to give common on this lens at its shortest focusing distance; from your own experience, how bad does this lens perform at its shortest focusing distance. Thank you very much.... p.s i almost never use a 180mm lens at its shortest focusing distance, no matter if tis 2.5m or 1.5m, so this is not really a problem for me at all. Just out of couriousity.....and i'm very very pleased with this lens' performance so far, just want to know more about it... __________________ LSF Last edited by Leicalsf : 08/06/06 at 01:35 PM.

08/06/06, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
telyt Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/02/06 Location: Sacramento Posts: 506	Re: about APO 180 f/3.4, 2.5M away from the subject... If this photo suffers from a lack of sharpness it's not something I've noticed. http://www.wildlightphoto.com/mammals/horses/pete00.jpg __________________ Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com

08/06/06, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Moritz Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/27/02 Location: München Posts: 191	AW: about APO 180 f/3.4, 2.5M away from the subject... Ryan, the point is: no one ever said the Apo 3,4/180 is bad at its closest distance (2,5 Meter), but there are other Leica lenses with a closer focus ability. That's all. Regards Moritz __________________ . www.myscans.de

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