Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/26

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: 135mm Tele-Elmar f4.0
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@gp.magick.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 1996 07:18:53 -0800
Organization: Grants Pass Daily Courier
References: <199603261346.IAA21814@gold.interlog.com>
 
Michael Reichmann wrote:

>I havn't had a 135 in my Leica M set because back in the late 60's when 
>I used Leicas to make a living I found this focal length to the the 
>least useful.  For some reason, I now find that I don't perceive the 
>same limitations.  

It means you have become a better photographer, and can find value with 
less change in focal length than before. Your appreciation for 
subtlety in composition is maturing. 

It's like 50mm lenses. When someone says it's a boring focal length, I 
tend to believe it means more that they're a boring photographer. I'm 
not aiming that comment at anyone here or elsewhere, btw.

-- 
Eric Welch
Grants Pass, OR
In reply to: Message from Michael Reichmann <michaelr@interlog.com> (135mm Tele-Elmar f4.0)