[Leica] IMG: Exploring the 90mm

[Peter Klein]

Tina:  For years, I've used computer glasses that are classic bifocals, 
with prescriptions for arms-length (computer and music stand) on top, 
and reading on the bottom.  They make life much easier, as sometimes I 
need to read something on paper while at the computer, or move close to 
see some detail on the screen.  I also use +2.5 readers from the drug 
store, and my regular distance/reading bifocals. And much of the time in 
the house, no glasses at all.

So I've got 3 pairs of glasses I use regularly, plus nothing.  Some 
Internet Wag of Infinite Wisdom posted that you know you're a "senior" 
when the thing you say the most is, "Where the hell are my glasses?"  I 
try to always leave mine in the same place to avoid that.  I have 
varying degrees of success.  I've even "lost" them after hanging them on 
the "V" formed by my open shirt collar.

I have an eye exam on Wednesday, and like Jim, I think I may need a 
stronger prescription for the computer. We'll see. Good luck to both of us!

Jim:  That 90 looks like it was made for your flutterbyes.  A short tele 
that focuses reasonably close is often better than a 50mm for close-ups. 
You get the same magnifications, but you can be a bit farther back, so 
you don't cast a shadow on the subject--or scare it away.  :-)

--Peter

 > The last time I got glasses, he gave me a special prescription for the
 > computer, based on the working distance. I still have to take my 
glasses off
 > to use the computer, read, or eat, so I'm always leaving glasses all 
over
 > the house! Can't see distances without them, though!
 >
 > Tina