Re: [Leica] The Perfect Outfit

["Art Sala" <artsala@earthlink.net>]

Jay,

IMHO, the M system does 28, 35 and 50mm focal lengths the best.  With all
other lenses on this system, the user interface is compromised somewhat. 
Since you have both systems, let the "R" do 19, 80, 100 and beyond; let the
"M" do 35 & 50.  Whatever you do, do go without the 19mmf2.8 and the
35mmf1.4asph--these two and the 100mmf2.8macro that you already have are
Leica's best glass (IMO).
Cheers,
Arturo 

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> From: Jay Coleman <jcoleman@interport.net>
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] The Perfect Outfit
> Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 3:51 AM
> 
> Ladies and Gentlemen:
> 
> It now is time for me to seek counsel from this august group.  As I had
> mentioned earlier in my R8 encomium, I am currently trying to put
> together the "perfect" M and R outfits.  I currently have an M6, 35/2
> Asph, 50/2, 90/2.8 Elmarit-M, an R8, 35/2, 100/2.8 APO, 180/3.4 APO, SL
> with 50/2 (2 cam).  I am considering getting a wide angle and cannot
> decide between the 21/2.8 Asph. for the M and the (new style) 19/2.8 for
> the R.  I am also considering replacing the 35/2 R with the new
> 35-70/4.  For the R, I also want an 80/1.4 (I had one and foolishly sold
> it), a 35/1.4 and also the new 50/1.4 (but I think I'll wait for it to
> appear used).  I also eventually want a 70-180/2.8 APO and a 2X APO
> converter for the R.  For the M, the 35/1.4 Asph. and the 90/2 Asph.  I
> also want another M body and probably another R8 (or successor) instead
> of the SL.  I would appreciate any thoughts, comments, etc.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Jay Coleman
>