Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jayanand? May I ask what you didn't like about that new 24-120? Other than the size, weight, and being less sharp toward the corners at all focal lengths than the new (non-gold-banded) 24-85? ?howard On Jan 17, 2013, at 11:22 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> wrote: > I generally check out all lenses for at least a couple of hours of use > before I buy - the only one I bought on impulse recently, without testing, > the Nikon 24-120 f4 ended up being resold in a couple of months. There is a > lesson there...(-: > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 4:02 AM, 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 >>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See >>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>> more information >>> >> >> One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to >> the eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. >> >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information