Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/11/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Certainly a strategy for a potential dM would be to fill in wide angle holes with dual purpose choices. For example, the 28 Summicron is a wonderful middle wide that would make a very nice 35 Summicron substitute on the proposed dM. Likewise, the 35 ASPH variants will make good 50mm choices on a dM. Where Leica needs lenses are in the 15-18mm range to substitute for the 21 to 24 focal lengths. Hoped for is an inspired lens designer who can come up with a new design that is not huge but will work with a digital sensor. Especially for press work if a TTL flash enabled dM can be used with the equivalent of a 21-24mm lens for rope line work and crowd scenes the dM would find a ready home. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 11/1/05, David C. Mason <dcm@pobox.com> wrote: > > No. Buy wide angle lenses now (because their prices are falling like > all other film-related items) to USE on a non-full-frame digital M. > > Dave > > On 10/31/05, Matt Powell <wooderson@gmail.com> wrote: > > Buy up a bunch of $1000-2000 lenses on the prayer that a full-frame > > digital M is just around the corner and will increase their value? > > > > I suspect there are better investments available, possibly including > > the roulette wheel at Caesar's. > > > > -- > > Matt Powell > > wooderson@gmail.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >