Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/31

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Flash info. and more
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 11:53:31 -0000

Debbie - If you're shooting seriously, I'd definitely go for a second body -
then for a 35 Summilux ASPH....The Nikon 85 1.4, by the way, is really a
fabulous lens, every bit as good, IMHO, as the 75 Summilux, which I sold my
Nikkor to get..:-)



> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Deborah
> Dion
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 1999 4:11 PM
> To: leica digest
> Subject: [Leica] Flash info. and more
>
>
> Thanks for the metz post. I actually found a bounce
> diffuserpart # for the
> Metz 32 on the poorly designed web site. The LUG is helpful.
> I am using my
> newly acquired FM2T body with the nikkor 85mm f1.4 lens. I
> have gotten two
> memorable photos with it. (Only have shot 3-4 rolls so far
> and am still in
> R7 withdrawal). I think that I really need a light meter for
> the Fm2; the
> meter isn't as good as the M6 meter. Also logic would say to
> me to add to
> the M6 bag and forget the SLRs since I do mostly street and travel
> photography, some still-life, some events. I have  28mm f2.8,
> 50mm f2 and
> 90mm f2.6 M lenses and an M6 body (non TTL). Can't decide if
> I should add
> the 35mm f2 lens or a second body (TTL with same viewfinder
> as my current
> one). Any suggestions? I miss a 35 when shooting building facades from
> sidewalk distance.
> Debby Dion
>
>