Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think that there is a lot to be said for your opinion. I find that the more stuff I have with me the more time spend switching lenses and futzing around with this and that and the less time I spend shooting. Barney Barney Quinn, WK3Z C: (301) 775-1386 H: (301) 654-0938 On Nov 3, 2012, at 4:35 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > I am usually out in local neighbourhood with a single lens (mostly between > 28mm and 75mm), it makes me think and look for shots to take and I move > around until things work. I know you can do that with a zoom but IMO most > people don't ;-) > > I guess it reduces my options (other than lens speed) and, on familiar > ground, I do not see that as a bad thing. Of course when I was away > recently I had two cameras and six lenses with me much of the time, but > the bulk of my images were MM/50mm and M9/28mm... > > This is not the same as professional work where you must get a shot so the > versatility of a zoom is required, there again I am not really one for AF > either, my D800E has not had an autofocus lens on it yet! > > john > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+john=chiaroscuro.co.nz at leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+john=chiaroscuro.co.nz at leica-users.org] On Behalf > Of Ric Carter > Sent: Sunday, 4 November 2012 9:10 a.m. > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] NZ PAW 44 > > i don't disagree, but am curious as to why > > ric > > > On Nov 3, 2012, at 3:58 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > >> I much prefer discrete focal lengths (28/35/50 this week) to zooms ;-) > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information