Re: [Leica] LTM lens

[Bill Carson <poppie@fidalgo.net>]

Good for you, Dave.  There is very little that one can do with 2嘯Q. 6X9cm, 4X5
and larger that one who wants to do it cannot do with good 35mm equipment -- and
with much less strain and pain the darkroom [and on the poketbook].  Relax &
enjoy! Regards, Bill Carson

Dave Stratton wrote:

> Just this morning I purchased a 50mm/1.8 Canon LTM lens for use on the iiib
> that I had acquired a few months ago.
>
> I have little knowledge of the good and bad of rangefinder cameras  (I hope
> to learn more...and not all the hard way).
>
> Lens serial number is 3428xx, and  there isn't a mark on it.  It looks like
> a new lens (I know it isn't).  I used a bright light on/thru the glass and
> saw only a bubble or two.
>
> I payed $150 US
>
> Would like to know if such was a reasonable buy, and more importantly I
> would like to get some feel or expectation about what awaits me with this
> new addition.
>
> I shot an old tractor this weekend with the iiib(35/3.5 elmar).  The
> lens/camera combination predating the worn, rusty tractor be several years.
> The results of that experience has change my whole attitude about what
> limits surround 35 mm work.  I shot the image hand held, taking only seconds
> and half-minutes to frame and complete, and walk on to another.
>
> I have pranced around a tripod for periods of half-HOURS setting up a large
> format shot with no more expectation of detail and clarity that I captured
> on 35mm with a camera/lens combo that was taking pictures nearly 60 years
> ago.
>
> I will be doing significantly more shooting with the 35mm.
>
> Dave Stratton