[Leica] Say, about that Heliar 15mm . . .

[Ruralmopics@aol.com]

I'm about to ask one of those questions I think are really dumb when I see 
them on newsgroups and the like. Basically, "What should I do?" Like any of 
you would know what I should do. Anyway, here goes . . . 

I can't say that I've ever had a strong desire for a lens wider than the 24mm 
I usually use or the 20mm (Nikon) we have at work. Still, this 15mm Heliar is 
pretty tempting. It just seems like a fella ought to go out and buy one, if 
for no other reason than they're so cheap. Plus, the consensus seems to be 
that it's good enough optics that there isn't any reason NOT to buy it from a 
quality point of view. 

So, you Heliar users . . . what do you DO with a lens that wide? Has it 
opened your eyes? Made you see in a different way? Given you new, unexplored 
capabilities? Has it made a difference in your photography in a "don't leave 
home without it" sort of way. In other words (and here's the stupid 
question), "should I buy this lens?"

I'm trying to think back to all the times my back has been against the wall 
with the 24mm in hand. That alone seems reason enough. But what do you guys 
say . . . 

Bob (wider . . .  no, wider . . . ) McEowen