Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Nicolas Levinton wrote: >What are the limitations I will encounter if I keep on just with my 50mm? > Should I start seriously thinking into trading it for a 35mm Nicolas, I think the 35 mm lens is the most versatile M-lens. If you plan to use only one lens, I think this is the choice of most M-photographers. On the other hand, when I look at my own pictures, and try to sort out the ones that stands out from the rest, I find that many were made by the 50 mm... I think it is a matter of style. I guess I tend to P/S too much with the 35 mm, but with the 50 mm, I have to work harder to get a picture (concentrate on the essentials). Later, in the darkroom, I can usually print the 50 mm pictures as they are with no cropping needed. With the 35 mm, the best images are the ones where I have moved very close to the objects (mostly people). For me, the basic M-equipment is the 35 and 50 mm lenses. (the 50 mm lens is usually carried in my pocket). But others may prefer the 35 + 90 mm lenses as their basic equipment. Regards, Hans