[Leica] Seeking a new 50

[scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)]

I agree. I just went down this morning to the Washington fish market
on the potomac and blew through 3 rolls of film.  My CV 50/1.5 was
responsible for one roll :-)

But this is a hobby for me, and I have some pictures in my head, as it
were. Not all my pics are bang-bang-bang by any means. Gosh, I even
prop my little Leicas on tripods from time to time (gasp).  I'm looking
for a lens that will help translate the pictures in my head onto paper,
carbon ink on paper in my case.  And in my case, at least, sharpness
isn't the issue.  It's a look, or "signature" I guess.  That's all.

Scott

Ted Grant wrote:

> Kenneth Frazier said:
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Seeking a new 50
>
>>>>> Maybe one of these days, when my ship comes in, I can afford the 
>>>>> newest
>>>>
>> Summicron 50.  For now, my two oldies but goodies are just great,
>> especially the 50 DR.  It is an amazing lens.<<<<<<
>
>
> Padre,
> I always ask this question when I see someone get off on the great 
> search for a better lens, in particular for a 50mm lens .
>
> No matter what 50mm lens you pick should you not ask yourself, " will 
> it make your captured fleeting motivating moments better in visual 
> content?" It's the guts of the picture that counts, not crispy critter 
> corners or other endless techie things some folks search for.
>
> This should always be the most important question first, after all, 
> viewers other than a few dedicated folks, never look at how good the 
> squiggles are compared to the captured exciting moment. Most regular 
> folks look at the content, the squiggles rarely, if ever, come into 
> consideration.
>
> I'd much rather be out blowing away film or digi cards shooting, than 
> searching somewhat endlessly for a lens and trying a zillion 50's 
> looking for one that has just the precise amount of squiggles per mm 
> of sharpness. The searcher may find his or her ultimate 50mm lens, 
> however will their pictures be far more exciting filled with captured 
> moments?
>
> Will your ultimate 50mm add to your ability to "SEE A MOMENT" and 
> capture it better? :-)
>
> ted
>
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