Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We've talked this lens on the lug several times. There have been an amazing number of versions of this lens. Some were pretty bad. The more recent ones I'm sure pretty good. On 1/18/13 10:37 PM, "Howard Ritter" <hlritter at bex.net> wrote: > 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/mailma >>>> n/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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/