Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I do not have a favourite lens per-ca. I use whatever lens/lenses suits the working situation based on subject working distance. I often carry two bodies loaded with the same film*. Common lens pairings are 35/50, 24/35 and 24/50. Normally 50 is as long as I will go but sometimes you need a little more reach and a 135/4, 135/2.8 or 90/2 is added depending on reach required and light available. I judge the 24, 35/1.4A, 50/1.4A, 90/2AA and 135/4T-E lenses to be equal in performance. They are all fully useable wide open right across most of the field and good to excellent in flare suppression. The 135/2.8 is slightly soft wide open and worse in the corners. Fine when as long as you use it carefully. I also have the VC 15 which is very good at f5.6 to f8. A bit surprising to see how often I use it and like the results. John Collier * I used to carry four bodies with the same film but my back has made that impossible now.