Re: 50 mm focal length

[John_McLeod@designlink.com (John McLeod)]

I use the 50 (Summicron) more than other M lenses also Chris.  I also wear
glasses, and despite the compact size of the 35 (Summicron), can't see the
entire image easily (a minor annoyance, not a "problem").  I also think my 50
Summicron is a tad sharper than my 35, but both are excellent.  Needing
money, I sold a 21/2.8 and a 90/2 and, of course, miss them both now.

For years I was a Nikon user and rarely used a 50.  Like many others, the 50
on an SLR seemed "boring".  My mainstays (in order) were an 85, 35, and 24
with occasional 180 or 200.  On the Leica M, however, the 50 "feels good". 
In addition, as many have said and written about M cameras, they are good for
"seeing" the world in a simple, direct, unobstructed way.  50mm lenses, since
they present a fairly natural view of things, are consistent with this style
of work.

John McLeod


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