Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: THANKS! From Dr. Blacktape and B.D.
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 14:38:40 -0700

"Lee, Ken" wrote:
> 
> Alistair,
> 
> Thanks.........I feel better now ;-)
> Actually, I enjoy being able to follow action coming into the frame. I have
> had a Hektor since my first Leica experience with an M3 5 years ago. I have
> since traded the M3 in on an M6HM and 2 weeks ago finally got my 135 APO
> Telyt. When I pan action with my Nikon F4 I often miss. I have a lot of
> shots of the front half of a racing car!  If I am close enough to use the
> 135, I love my Leica combination.
> 
> Ken
> 
The quick and easy usability of that little frameline makes telephoto work a
real joy. And the fact that no one will believe this makes it better. The 135
APO redefines this kind of work, my contacts glow. And that's MHO. No more big
fat telephoto zooms for me.
Mark Rabiner