Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been away from the list for several months and came back just in time to see this latest reoccurence of the "Leica versus other cameras" discussion. I know that this topic comes up regularly and gets a little repetitive for the older members but I just have to jump in this time. For many years before I could afford Leicas, I thought this mystique thing was a load of crap. When I finally could afford some used equipment, I thought I saw something in pictures taken with the DR Summicron but felt it was probably just my imagination. This year I could afford the 35 Summilux ASPH. and took B&W pictures of my 30 minute old grandson. I have never taken pictures like this before. I have rarely seen pictures like this before. I don't think I will ever buy anything but Leica lenses again. Of course I may have been a bit emotionally involved in this case but the same result happens roll after roll. I am actually considering limiting my photography to newborns in dark hospital corridors in the middle of the night ! Not many people do this I'm sure so there would be little competition and I might make enough money to buy the 24 ASPH Erwin just recommended, and then I'll buy ...., and then I'll buy.... John D.