Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Almost Ready to Take the Plunge.
From: Jeff Bailey <sasxjb@excite.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:09:50 -0800 (PST)

On Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:58:33 -0800, leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us wrote:

>  >Hi All,
>  >
>  >Well, I have decided that I must have a manual camera and I have decided
on
>  >a Leica M. This will be my first exposure to a range finder camera.
>  >
>  >I think that I should start with one lense (minimize the number of
variables
>  >to start). I want your opinions on THE lense. I was thinking of either a
>  >35mm or 50mm.
>  >
>  >Thanks,
>  >Jeff
>  
>  
>  jeff,
>  
>  sounds like me about a year ago... good idea, start with an m6 and and
>  summicron 50 and 'limit the variables,' as you say. in a few months,
you'll
>  have another body, 2 or 3 more lenses, and serious credit card debt. the
>  worst part is, you won't regret it!
>  
>  guy (who start with the summicron 50 and definitely doesn't regret it)

You are scaring me!

Thanks,
Jeff

fish-boy@mindspring.com





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