Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Re: Special Edition M6s
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 14:31:03 -0700

Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I have no doubt that the 135 Apo Telyt outperforms the 180 Elmarit R, but so does the new
> 90. I am one of those neurotic people who always has to have the entire outfit with me when
> I go out with my M bag. Invariably I find that if I leave a lens at home, I will come
> across  a situation where I need precisely that lens. So, my rule is that my entire M
> system has to fit into my Billingham 225 bag.
> 
> Nathan

That's why I think you need to hold on to that 135! Yes the 90APOASPH will equal or
better it's performance slightly I think but a 90 is not a 135. I've felt the
same often feeling I have to bring everything with the one thing at home being
the one thing that I seem to always need. But do you always bring your R system
along too?
I've had some definite experience in the M system bringing everything with doing
a lot of changing in between the 90 and the 135 because one was decidedly
preferred over the other at a certain time. They are not both "close" or the same.
Yes I am obviously being presumptuous with your very personal needs but you
sound like an intensive "shooter" and I'd hate to see you loose out. No offence
given or taken, just presumption.
Mark Rabiner