[Leica] Leica Decision : Help

[Brougham <brougham3@yahoo.com>]

"Sarawoot Chittratanawat" <c641625@showme.missouri.edu> wrote:

> 2) What lens should I get? First I wanted to get the normal focal
> length (50mm) but then I read the archieves and found many people
> suggest to get 35mm instead.  I like both 50mm and 35mm.  But 35mm
> seems to be better for what I want to use my future M6 for.  Again, I
> haven't have the final decision yet.  Any input are welcome.  Plus,
> there are 4 lenses for 50mm, 50/1, 50/1.4, 50/2 and 50/2.8.  50/1
will
> not be my choice for sure due to its price and I don't need that fast
> lens.  Are there any different in terms of glass/mechanical different
> for 50/1.4, 50/2 and 50/2.8?

What do you want to do, and how much do you want to spend?  If you
have an unlimited budget, the choice is easy.  Buy whatever suits your
fancy.

I really wanted the 50/1, but I just couldn't cost justify that right
now, and I didn't want it to be my only lens just starting out.  I
went with the 35/2.  Why?  I couldn't justify an extra $1k for another
stop.  That's in the range of the 50/1, and I'd rather have the 50/1
than the 35/1.4.  So I went with the 35/2.  I'll go next to either the
75/1.4 or 90/2.  Not sure which, yet.  My 3rd lens will most likely be
the 50/1, but I'd rather have a better portrait length before I shoot
with available darkness.  :)


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