[Leica] IMG: Exploring the 90mm

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks for the kind words.

Like you, I can get around in the house with no glasses, which was my 
ophthalmologist's intent when he selected my lens implants.  I have a 
pair of drug store +2.0 readers which are useful at the computer, but I 
might pick up some 2.5s to experiment with.  Every little bit helps.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 7/22/2017 5:13 PM, Peter Klein wrote:
> 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
>
>
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