[Leica] $500 Foggy Russian Lenses how many would you like?

[Mark Kronquist]

> On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:37 PM, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Don.  I had that very lens.  In its day it really was a nice lens.  I used it in Universal Screw Mount with an adapter on my Rollei SL-35 for 30 years or so.  I think I sold it and all my Rollei stuff to someone on this list, but I can't remember who. True, my 100/2.8 APO is far superior, but at the time I took many great photos with that simple 40mm.  I am glad it has new life with the mirrorless cameras, as has many great old lenses.
> 
> Aram
> 
> On 6/6/2021 2:02 PM, Don Dory wrote:
>> This isn't about a great lens I found.  What I am really questioning is
>> using equipment that is "good enough"  I stumbled on a 40mm Makro Kilfit
>> f3.5 D version at a stupidly cheap price.  Even in Exacta mount that wasn't
>> an obstacle with a mirrorless body.  It is a four element in three group
>> design. Using it I found it quite usable wide open if you kept the main
>> subject in the center third.  Stopped down to 5.6-8 it was quite usable out
>> to the outer third.
>> 
>> Even compared to the Leica 60mm Macro it is half the size and weight.  So,
>> what is everybodies feelings about good enough even though modern
>> technology will be far superior?  I know more than several members have
>> transitioned to the Q2 for the size, weight, and simplicity of use.
>> 
>> Part of this is that younger photographers need a beginning place.  Most of
>> us started out on used equipment that worked and as our fortunes and
>> interests matured we acquired better tools.  My child didn't really get an
>> income that would support a lot of hobbies until thirty after the PhD.
>> Many folk don't get to that point so the tools need to be more reasonable
>> than a $2000 M body and a $500 foggy Russian lens.
>> 
>> Anyway, thoughts?
>> 
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> Aram Langhans
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> & Unemployed photographer
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