GFW2-SCUSA Posted January 21, 2021 Share #21  Posted January 21, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very nice picture with your V-Lux.  My wife uses a V-Lux for her bird reference pictures. I am impressed with the quality of that camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dopaco Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #22  Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Hello: The TL 55-135 lens is the one I like the most for its size and weight, but its high price sets me back and on Ebay (used) it still keeps its price high. I have looked for an equivalent at least in its highest range, such as 135mm and similar in size and weight to the 55-135, to fit well in my little carry bag. In my TL2 it will look like this .....:   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! Edited February 22, 2021 by Dopaco 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/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4146718'>More sharing options...
Dopaco Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #23  Posted February 22, 2021 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! I think it's from 1973. I'm testing it, I'll upload photos, the ad said I have a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it and the price is quite affordable. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I think it's from 1973. I'm testing it, I'll upload photos, the ad said I have a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it and the price is quite affordable. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4146734'>More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted February 22, 2021 Share #24  Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) vor 6 Stunden schrieb Dopaco: Hello: The TL 55-135 lens is the one I like the most for its size and weight, but its high price sets me back and on Ebay (used) it still keeps its price high. I have looked for an equivalent at least in its highest range, such as 135mm and similar in size and weight to the 55-135, to fit well in my little carry bag. In my TL2 it will look like this .....:   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! I just bought a 1966 135 Tele Elmar, the lens is excellent on all 3 of my Leicas, CL, M3, M8. I find I am using it a lot, right now. I cover the 55-135 range with several lenses, 55 f1.4 7Artisans, 90 Elmarit, a 105 Micro Nikkor, and the Tele Elmar. I also have a 65 Elmar,  that I have fiddled with extension tubes for it to work on the CL, it is a nice focal length on the CL but the 55 is a better lens. The 135 and 65 were both surprise bids on Ebay, got them both for very low bids. Edited February 22, 2021 by tommonego@gmail.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopaco Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #25  Posted February 23, 2021 12 hours ago, tommonego@gmail.com said: I just bought a 1966 135 Tele Elmar, the lens is excellent on all 3 of my Leicas, CL, M3, M8. I find I am using it a lot, right now. I cover the 55-135 range with several lenses, 55 f1.4 7Artisans, 90 Elmarit, a 105 Micro Nikkor, and the Tele Elmar. I also have a 65 Elmar,  that I have fiddled with extension tubes for it to work on the CL, it is a nice focal length on the CL but the 55 is a better lens. The 135 and 65 were both surprise bids on Ebay, got them both for very low bids. I do not rule out the idea of buying the 55-135 (L) one day, my thought is to cover the maximum possible range with the fewest possible targets. Fixed lenses are said to provide better quality images, although the type of photography I practice with the naked eye makes that difference very difficult to detect. I also have M8 and I want to test with the 2 cameras (TL2 and M8) and observe differences. I hope you enjoy that newly acquired 135mm and we can share criteria and experiences. Greetings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted February 23, 2021 Share #26  Posted February 23, 2021 IMO .. The 55-135 leica is a great option for general photography. .. You can grab one used for around $1200- 1500.. they do hold their value. If you want real wildlfe, birding, etc. best to get at least 300mm for your crop sensor. With that being said, my travel tele is a Leica 55-135 - very good all the way out! The good news about the TL2 and CL is 24 meg resolution.. I can usually crop to 100% to enhance my tele shots. Costa Rica Iquana TL2 / 55-135. Cheers, Rick   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! 10 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/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4147350'>More sharing options...
Dopaco Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #27  Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) @RickP Excelente imagen .. Bien enfocado y hermosos colores. Esto aumenta mi deseo de adquirir el 55-135 (L) pero primero probaré el recientemente adquirido tele-Elmar 135, f4. (Usado). De momento un teleobjetivo de 135mm que en TL2 serÃa un 202mm es suficiente, para largas distancias he pensado en otras alternativas.  Ingles: Excellent image .. Well focused and beautiful colors. This increases my desire to acquire the 55-135 (L) but first I will try the recently acquired tele-Elmar 135, f4. (Used). For now, a 135mm telephoto lens that in TL2 would be 202mm is enough, for lengths I have thought of other alternatives. Edited February 23, 2021 by Dopaco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted February 23, 2021 Share #28  Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dopaco said: @RickP Excelente imagen .. Bien enfocado y hermosos colores. Esto aumenta mi deseo de adquirir el 55-135 (L) pero primero probaré el recientemente adquirido tele-Elmar 135, f4. (Usado). De momento un teleobjetivo de 135mm que en TL2 serÃa un 202mm es suficiente, para largas distancias he pensado en otras alternativas.  Ingles: Excellent image .. Well focused and beautiful colors. This increases my desire to acquire the 55-135 (L) but first I will try the recently acquired tele-Elmar 135, f4. (Used). For now, a 135mm telephoto lens that in TL2 would be 202mm is enough, for lengths I have thought of other alternatives. Dopaco, Please share some images from the 135 Tele Elmar when you can. It has always been on my list. Thanks, Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted February 23, 2021 Share #29  Posted February 23, 2021 Rick, I picked the 135 Tele Elmar up from Ebay, the seller really down played the lens, I bid $150 for it and got it for $113. I was surprisedwhan I got the lens, really not in bad shape at all, certainly not mint but boardering on excellent. Anyway decided to send it out with my M3 which needed shutter brake work. Got it back $75 CLA from Youxin Yee. The images have been excellent, my best picture yet was with my M8, clouds over a 3800 ft mountain we see from our area, I get a real 3D feeling withntyhis lens. 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! 1 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/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4147478'>More sharing options...
Dopaco Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share #30  Posted February 24, 2021 TL2 + Tele-Elmar 135-F 4. Photo of this macro practicing today. I saw a group of dried thistles and photographed them, photo taken freehand and at a minimum distance of 1.5 meters. (Approximately). Focus (by eye) without assistance. Freehand focus is sometimes difficult to grasp and the slightest movement becomes blurry. I do not know if it is normal, or it is a defect of the Lens, I have to continue testing in case it needs any repair. (I have 12 months warranty).  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! 3 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/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4147697'>More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted February 24, 2021 Share #31  Posted February 24, 2021 8 hours ago, RickP said: Dopaco, Please share some images from the 135 Tele Elmar when you can. It has always been on my list. Thanks, Rick Rick: I purchased a 135 f4 elmar (1961) for about $150 in great shape.  Here's a photo of the lens and a couple of images from the lens. They are around; check eBay.  Very lightweight, too. Rob  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! 7 1 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/316869-which-telephoto-lens-for-tl2-do-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=4147698'>More sharing options...
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