Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rich Lahrson wrote: > > Why not shoot with the 50mm Summarit for a limited time, like a month? > At f/5.6 or f/8, you're not going to see any difference unless you're > trying to, like using Tech Pan or Kodachrome 25 with a tripod and enlarging > or projecting really big. > > Besides, then you'll have your own opinion, should you wish to trade. > I'd strongly suggest keeping the Summarit and considering, after using it, > whether you would prefer a wider or longer lens as a second optic. Hi Rich ... and thanks for jumping in. I've already used the Summarit a bit, and fully intend to keep it. I do not wish to trade. I know that I want a 50mm as my next lens. After that will come a 35mm and then one of the 90mm lenses. I often use different versions of the same focal length - for example, I have five 85mm lenses and a similar number of 35mm lenses in my SLR system - depending on the optical characteristics I'm looking for, the body I'm using, the subject, or, frankly, my mood. What I was hoping to get by posting my question were users impressions of the lens(es) they use and what they like/dislike about them. Subjective evaluations and comments mean a lot to me. I'll always form my own opinion, but, you know, it's said that the more you know the better your luck. Thanks again. - -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:belinkoff@earthlink.net