Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I will add my $0.02 to the lens discussion. Although I have lots of gear to bring if I wanted to, I seldom bring it unless I know it will be an extensive photo trip. I find that carrying too much equipment restrict my interest for photography. I am more looking for a cold beer and a chair to rest my back than looking for picture opportunities. The thing that works best for me is: - -For B/W: One M on the shoulder with 35 mm lens, and a 50 mm (or compact 90 mm) in the pocket of my jacket (Always ready, never a burden). - -For B/W + slides: Two M:s with 21-35-50-90 mm lenses. My back likes that too. It all depends on what kind of pictures we want to make, of course. But weight, quality and compactness are the reasons why I use the M-system. It is the perfect equipment for travel and when you need to move around a lot by feet. On extensive photo trips, I always rent a car (or bring my own), and leave my SLR:s in the trunk, only brought out when needed, and then back they go! The problem is the constant worries for theft, though, but expensive gear should be insured. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hans Pahlen Mail: hans.pahlen@mark.komvux.se http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/5799/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -