Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/12

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Subject: [Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?
From: ricc at mindspring.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Fri May 12 18:52:02 2006

Can I get some of the experience out there to help me check my thinking?

I was thinking of getting a 35mm Summicron to strap on my M6. I've  
found myself looking for just a little more coverage than my 50 of late.

The current stable includes: 21 Elmarit, 28 Elmarit, 35/3,5 Nikkor  
LSM, 50 Summicron, 50 Summitar LSM, 90 Summicron, & 135/3.5 Nikkor LSM.

The more I've thought about it, the more I've started thinking 35  
Summilux instead. I don't have any speed now. I prefer slow film. The  
Nikkor is fun and real compact, but it focuses backwards compared to  
Leitz, and is slow for working shadowy streets with Reala.

The ASPH is steep for my budget, so I'm now thinking of the 4th  
generation 'lux, if I can find one.

Am I on the right track here?

Thanks.

Ric Carter
http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies

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