Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark Rabiner wrote: >>> That IS his topic of discussion Henry. > There are always those people whose only topic of discussion is why can't we > talk about anything better. > That's the only time you will hear from them except when they sell their camera. > It's an email list fact of life.<<<< Hi Mark, Quite right. Like you, I find any whiner whining about the topics and not coming forth with some relevant Leica conversation, question, fun thing or "I shot this today and you wouldn't believe what happened," should go find himself a quiet spot and suntan instead of bleating about other peoples topics. Certainly if he doesn't have anything more constructive than bitching. Given I've said my anti whining piece. ;-) Let me ask. How many LUGnuts would consider using the R 100mm 2.8 macro or any 100 mm lens, as a "normal lens?" Or as a better than 50mm for a broad base of shooting opportunities? Think about it for a moment before answering and imagine the opportunities one can use this interesting lens for; as a kind of general use, scenic, close-up, portrait, macro, copying and a bunch more situations. One can even use a 2X extender and make it quickly into a 200 mm lens or be bold and add a macro extender turning the standard macro into a super macro for real inside water drop images. Any thoughts folks along the use of this lens? ted