Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] ?1.4 Tele-converter-R??
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 15:20:09 -0500

Dave,
What you say makes sense.  You can always pick up an Elpro for the Summicron if
you want to get into macro work.
Bud

drodgers@nextlink.com wrote:

> Bud
>
> >>I feel very confident in recommending the Macro Elmarit................a
> 28, 60, 90 and 2X extender makes a really nice travel kit.<<
>
> As I said, I may sell my 50 Summicron R and pick up a 60/2.8. I'm going to
> think about it. I don't want to having any regrets unloading my Summicron.
> If I were starting from scratch I'd probably go with the 60. But I already
> have the 50/2.
>
> I've taken a number of great shots with the 50/2 this year (hope to post
> some samples on an ftp site very soon).  As I study the techical aspect of
> the negs and chromes I'm really reluctant to part with it. Though I suspect
> that the 60/2.8 would perform just as well, it's difficult for me to part
> with a proven winner. I'm trying to hold to my policy of not acquiring any
> more equipment unless I sell something.
>
> [Snip]
>
> Dave
>