[Leica] a modest contribution to the best way to beat eBay

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

I never really used a standard lens (50/80/150 on various formats) until I 
got my Leica, I find a lot of the time I will use a 50mm most then followed 
by 28mm and often (not always) 35mm is the compromise.... Obviously depends 
on surroundings though, I would not be without a 35mm (or two) though ;-)

john

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> If there's anything more useful than a 35mm lens I don't know what it is.
> A 50 really is a short tele. They're very formalizing and hard to use. If 
> you're
> indoors good luck getting everything in the shot.
> A 35mm lens gives you some welcome leeway in focusing so you don't miss
> your focus and some useful added coverage on the sides. And gives you and
> extra shutter speeds worth of hand hold ability at least. This is why most
> people think of a 35 as  thier normal lens and the last one they'd ever not
> have and the first one they'd have with them. And point and shoots have
> 35mm's on them not 50's.
> Its just you're shots are not going to look like HCB. Whose shots were very
> formal looking. Flat.
> A normal is a 43.3mm lens.
> 
> 
> On 1/17/13 5:32 PM, "Philippe Amard" <philippe.amard at sfr.fr> wrote:
> 
> > The last two lenses I bought came from local  street shops, Phalsbourg
> > & Metz :-) And the last 2 cameras from the local FNAC.
> > I find it so frustrating when you can't manipulate the gear prior to
> > punching the PIN code
> >
> > Amiti?s
> > Philippe
> >
> > Le 17 janv. 13 ? 17:58, Jean-Michel Mertz a ?crit :
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I've read most of the posts concerning ebay and its potential
> >> dangers. I think I might have an idea. I have been using one single
> >> lens (the collapsible elmar 50) for a number of weeks now (+ M8) and
> >> I have come to the conclusion that this pair covers most of my needs.
> >> I do have another lens (sum 35 asph) but I seldom use it. I think
> >> this is probably something many other luggers experience, this
> >> successful match between a photog, a body and a lens which often
> >> results in wonderful pictures being made. See the use HCB made of his
> >> IIIg + 50mm. So, do we really need to have that many lenses and
> >> cameras since we all have our favourite gear? (I'm of course not
> >> talking of professional photogs!)Just an idea to beat ebay and
> >> perhaps favour our local dealer - once every five years, for used
> >> and less expensive gear!Jean-Michel
> >>