DrM Posted January 2, 2016 Share #1 Â Posted January 2, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all, Â For a while I have been browsing the web for a tele zoom solution for the M240. What is the best solution according to you, and why taking into account weight (backpacking..), size, IQ, price, brand? Â Best Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted January 2, 2016 Share #2  Posted January 2, 2016 Depends on what your subject matter might be.  Quite good, light, extremely good value for money : Olympus Zuiko 75-150. Excellent, universal, not too light: Leica Vario- Elmar R 80-200 (and 2x Apo-Extender) Superb, long, heavy,expensive: Leica Vario-Elmar R 105-280 (+1.4x and 2X Apo-extenders.)  Plus a mass of other brand offerings out there. As long as they have an aperture ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted January 2, 2016 Share #3  Posted January 2, 2016 I use the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 1:4/80-200 and it's great. Need the EVF of course.  Here's a few with the 80-200  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255226-70-200mm-zoom-for-m-240beyond-90-mm-on-the-m240-merged/?do=findComment&comment=2960316'>More sharing options...
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Schrödinger's cat Posted January 2, 2016 Share #7  Posted January 2, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I gather from your post that you are still in the stage of determining exactly what will work for you and whether a long zoom is going to be a viable solution for your uses.  Having also found myself in this position a year or so ago, I picked up a Nikon 80-200 f4 with which to experiment.  The Pre AI manual focus lenses are relatively light all metal construction and were very highly rated optically in their day.  As they will not attach to current Nikon bodies without modification they sell at comparatively depressed prices.  You can find good specimens as low as $40 and mint versions around the $125 mark.  It might be worth consideration just for experimentation at a low cost before deciding on exactly which modern lens you would prefer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 2, 2016 Share #8 Â Posted January 2, 2016 Depends on what your subject matter might be. Â Quite good, light, extremely good value for money : Olympus Zuiko 75-150. Excellent, universal, not too light: Leica Vario- Elmar R 80-200 (and 2x Apo-Extender) Superb, long, heavy,expensive: Leica Vario-Elmar R 105-280 (+1.4x and 2X Apo-extenders.) Â Plus a mass of other brand offerings out there. As long as they have an aperture ring. I agree with this recommendation. Zuiko 75-150 is surprising good value. For everyday pics it will be same as others. I also have 80-200 vario but it doesn't get used much. If you don't care for zoom then for quality (and portability), I can vouch for Voigtlander 180 APO Lanthar which is excellent in every respect. It is sharp at infinity, focuses close, best bokeh for portraits, weighs one lb and small enough for a jacket pocket. This is the reason why I don't use my other zoom lenses (Zuiko and R Vario). It also helps that I am not a zoom guy. Two turning rings confuse me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 2, 2016 Share #9  Posted January 2, 2016 Depends on what your subject matter might be.  Quite good, light, extremely good value for money : Olympus Zuiko 75-150. Excellent, universal, not too light: Leica Vario- Elmar R 80-200 (and 2x Apo-Extender) Superb, long, heavy,expensive: Leica Vario-Elmar R 105-280 (+1.4x and 2X Apo-extenders.)  Plus a mass of other brand offerings out there. As long as they have an aperture ring.  Also the APO-Elmarit-R 70-180 f2.8 ?  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted January 2, 2016 Share #10 Â Posted January 2, 2016 If you don't care for zoom then for quality (and portability), I can vouch for Voigtlander 180 APO Lanthar which is excellent in every respect. Â Â ... or if you want to stay on Leica lenses, the APO Telyt-R 180/3.4. It works fine also with the 1.4x and 2x APO extenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 3, 2016 Share #11 Â Posted January 3, 2016 ... or if you want to stay on Leica lenses, the APO Telyt-R 180/3.4. It works fine also with the 1.4x and 2x APO extenders. With the 1.4 Apo-extender? You'll need a hammer and chisel to mount it Small matter of a rear element Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 3, 2016 Share #12 Â Posted January 3, 2016 Also the APO-Elmarit-R 70-180 f2.8 ? Â Jeff Well, yes, but at 1900 grams -the same as the 105-280- it is not really a featherweight. Superb lens though, but not the easiest to get the maximum performance from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 3, 2016 Share #13 Â Posted January 3, 2016 ... or if you want to stay on Leica lenses, the APO Telyt-R 180/3.4. It works fine also with the 1.4x and 2x APO extenders. Actually I did consider the Telyt 180 APO. It was a toss between Telyt and Lanthar. Finally I went for Lanthar due to close focus and lighter weight. I don't have direct experience with Telyt 180 but Lanthar is better than my 80-200 vario and more portable. I guess both cost similar too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted January 3, 2016 Share #14  Posted January 3, 2016 With the 1.4 Apo-extender? You'll need a hammer and chisel to mount it Small matter of a rear element   I stand corrected. Indeed, I only own and used it with the APO 2x. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 3, 2016 Share #15  Posted January 3, 2016 This is what I shot with 80-200 Vario two week's ago (at 80mm). Somehow I like 80-200 between 80 and 135. I tried to take the same shot with my 90 macro-elmar M and somehow liked the 80-200 vario's picture better. It's only downside is that it is heavy.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255226-70-200mm-zoom-for-m-240beyond-90-mm-on-the-m240-merged/?do=findComment&comment=2960901'>More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 3, 2016 Share #16  Posted January 3, 2016 80-200 Vario f/4 is 4 lb on M240. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255226-70-200mm-zoom-for-m-240beyond-90-mm-on-the-m240-merged/?do=findComment&comment=2960905'>More sharing options...
jmahto Posted January 3, 2016 Share #17  Posted January 3, 2016 Where as Voigtlander 180 APO Lanthar is 3lb on M240 (ofcourse, it is fixed and not zoom).  BTW, note how compact this lens is. In the picture the hood is on. If you take off the hood then it is only till the shiny metal. Vario 80-200 is almost twice the size in length. At one point I was getting too obsessed with weights. This year my resolution is to exercise and not worry about the weight. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255226-70-200mm-zoom-for-m-240beyond-90-mm-on-the-m240-merged/?do=findComment&comment=2960906'>More sharing options...
DrM Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share #18  Posted January 3, 2016 Thanks all, very useful feedback. I never considered the Olympus and will google a bit on the specs and examples. The vario 80-200 is very attractive but I have to get passed the weight. Any issues to look for when purchasing a 80-200?  Best  Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmx_2 Posted January 3, 2016 Share #19 Â Posted January 3, 2016 Regarding 80-200, please check the head of the lens! Mine was loose one I got it and had to be serviced before I could use it. Otherwise it's an excellent lens and works very well with the 2x apo extender. The only drawback is lack of a proper tripod mount but if you use the Leica R-M adapter this will not really be an issue (I use the novo flex variant). The weight doesn't really bother me, I have no problem hand holding it. I mostly shoot at f4 as well which works very, very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 3, 2016 Share #20  Posted January 3, 2016 Where as Voigtlander 180 APO Lanthar is 3lb on M240 (ofcourse, it is fixed and not zoom).  BTW, note how compact this lens is. In the picture the hood is on. If you take off the hood then it is only till the shiny metal. Vario 80-200 is almost twice the size in length.  At one point I was getting too obsessed with weights. This year my resolution is to exercise and not worry about the weight. The Olympus, total weight ; camera, lens, adapter, EVF : 2 lb 1.1 oz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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