Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 35-70 f4 a point and shoot?
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 23:05:27 -0700

Well... this is what the LUG is. Technical info, kibitzing, and Humble
Opinions. It's great. And great that everyone doesn't photograph the same
stuff. So all different types of equipment can be loved by some and hated
by others. It sure keeps us going!

Jim


At 07:59 PM 6/9/98 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-06-09 12:43:31 EDT, Jim Brick wrote:
>
><< IMHO, this lens is intended for the P&S amateur market. A great lens for
> those who don't use polarizers or lens hoods. >>
>
>Now Jim, that depends on what one shoots. I have yet to use a polarizer for
>any grab and grin assignment, wedding (shudder), or any other "reportage"
>work. The hood is one of the things I like about the lens as well. I can see
>how the single helicoil could be a problem for the type of photography you
>shoot (very well), but it has been a non-issue for me.
>
>My two cents.
>
>Will von Dauster
>