Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andre Jean Quintal, Just an update to where I'm going in my attempt to integrate a M system into my current R gear. After all this is the "one & only" LUG (&>) ! Today, I was lucky enough to get the use of a M6 (.85x) ( non TTL ) for 15 days. I will be using a 90 to determine if the 20% increase in magnification makes it easier for me to focus this lens doing hand held "candids". A very critical path (&>)! If the "hands on" focusing works, my goal will be to go after those lovely new M optical gems; the 90 f2 apo & the 135 f3.4 apo. Clearly, there will be redundancies in my R gear; at this point, I don't have a clue as to what I'm willing to trade in (&>( ! However, if push came to shove...today; I'd trade in my R7s ( they've been reliable as "hell"), R 24 f2.8, & my R 90 f2.8. It would leave me with the following focal lengths; a.) R 35 f2; a lens with amazing flare control. b.) R 80 f1.4; a lens that creates "beauty". c.) M 90 f2 & 135 3.4 apos; lenses whereby Kodachrome should yield its "nuances". d.) R 180 f2.8 apo; a focal length w/o peer. e.) R 70-180 f2.8 apo zoom; totally redundant, but how the "hell" can I trade away such an awesome lens (&>). f.) Last, but not least, my R 280 f4; another focal length w/o peer! Priorities are more easily understood if you understand that my cars are a 1979 RX-7 ( that's right, it still runs ) & a 1992 Toyota Camry. Trading off "visual pleasure" over "visceral" road experiences (&>) ! Tom D.