Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Need suggestions for testing a R8
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Sep 2001 23:48:52 -0700
References: <B7C05641.1ECE3%hirtler@earthlink.net>

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> 
> Thanks, Mark.  When I was in the shop today, I asked the owner which lens he
> would use, given the choice of one lens.  He suggested the 100 Elmerit.  I
> opted for the 35 Summicron because I was used to that view in my M6.
> 
> Once I left the shop and was sitting in my car I realized I had make a
> mistake.  The R is meant for photography that the M is not designed to do.
> Macro work, portraiture, telephoto shots.  So I went back in and exchanged
> the 35 'cron for the 100 'rit.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> -Rick in NJ

Lets not forget the Viso for the M which i think are more than viable.
Yes for me 35mm SLRs are for macro work and when you need a 180 or longer.
And Maybe for when you need 250th flash synch.


Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon
USA

http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

In reply to: Message from "R. Richard Hirtler" <hirtler@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Need suggestions for testing a R8)