[Leica] Re: 21 or 24 mm M lens: advice sought

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

I tried the 21 ASPH, and decided it was too wide. I gave it back and bought
a 24 ASPH. I don't need an external viewfinder as the outside edge (beyond
the 28 frame lines) of the M6 viewfinder works just fine. I'm extremely
happy with the 24 ASPH.

Jim


At 02:30 PM 1/31/99 +0000, you wrote:
>I am getting myself a 21 or a 24 mm lens for my M6 and would like to hear
>what you folks think is the "better" one for me.
>
>I shoot black and white only, have a Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm and a Summicron
>2/35mm. (Yes the physical size of the lens is of a certain importance to me
>and I would always go for the smaller one if there is a choice.) I am a
>fine grain and sharpness fetischist, but I do not think I need the new ASPH
>lenses as I am very satisfied with the performance of my current 35mm and
>90mm lenses. Does that limit my choice to 21 mm lenses because the only 24
>mm lens is the new ASPH?
>
>I am into available light photography, street photography and portraits
>(but portraits is not what I am primarily going to use the new lens for, I
>am rather thinking of something like certain Jean Loup Sieff pictures). I
>would  be interested in hearing opinions on the
>price/(practical-usage-)performance relation of older type 21 mm lenses
>provided they can be used with the M6. (I have read what Ervin Put has
>written.)
>
>(...and yes, don't hesitate to email me privately if you are a seller.)
>
>
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