Leica 180mm f/2.0 Apo Summicron R

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<p>Thinking of buying the Leica 180mm f/2.0 Apo Summicron R to use on Canon bodies. I have read where the sharpness tops out at f5.6 but how is it at f2 or f2.8 anyone use it compared to the Canon 200mm f2 IS. I can go without IS and autofocus since it will be used on a tripod but would want the best image quality when shooting wide open. If you could post a few samples or email me an image. Thanks Dennis</p>

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<p>The 180 cron is my favourite R lens. Weighs a ton, but handles like a dream. Focus is smooth and easy to do with your thumb and the IQ is pin sharp with lovely bokeh.<br>

<p>Here's some of my shots taken at F2 and F2.8. I've put the link rather than small jpg images, so you can see a bit more detail. Hope that helps. Oh, by the way, although it's heavy, it's well balanced and easy to hand hold.</p>

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http://topoxforddoc.zenfolio.com/p457330359/h3ff7d397#h3ff7d397<br>

http://topoxforddoc.zenfolio.com/p457330359/h3ff7d397#h33574d8f<br>

http://topoxforddoc.zenfolio.com/p296350808</p>

<p>Bets wishes,</p>

<p>Charlie<br>

<p>Ii has been a while since the above were posted. But I now end up with more or less the same situation as I am contemplating to buy a second hand 180mm f2 Apo. Just wonder whether it is worth the while as I already own 180mm f3.4 Apo and a couple of Canon fast lens such as 85mm f1.2. Given the bulkiness of the 180mm cron Apo, I don't think I can use it as often as the 180 telyt Apo which I find a joy to carry when I travel. Any advice will be very much appreciated.<br>

Best<br>

ac</p>