Re: R Lens Choices

[seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com]

     Hi,
     
      I once had 50/1.4 for my M bodies.  I have never been satisfied with 
     the results of it compared with those of 50/2 Summicron.  I do not 
     recall what exactly was dissatisfying me but it was not up to the 
     Summicron.
      When it comes to the 100/2.8 APO, I will definitely recommend it.  I 
     have not been able to find no better lens than that so far.
     
     Regards,
     David

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Subject: R Lens Choices
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internetmail
Date:    7/14/97 7:24 PM


To All:
     
I am a relatively new member of the LUG but have been using Leica R for 
a few years now.  I would like some input into lens selection.  Ir 
ealize that lens choice is a personal thing, but I would appreciate any 
input nonetheless.
     
I currently have a 35/2.0, a 60/2.8, an 80/1.4, a 180/3.4 and a new 
80-200/4 zoom with ROM (yes, Ted and Tom, they gave me a new one).  I 
have an R8 and an R7.  I would like something wider than the 35.  I have 
been thinking of a 21/4 or the new 19/2.8 (but it's too expensive).  I 
also wouldn't mind something longer -- I am thinking of the 2x APO 
extender.  I am thinking of trading the 80-200 for a 100 APO.  I do some 
close-up work with flowers.  I currently use the 60.  I used to have a 
90/2.0 and used that.  I like the longer focal length.  If I get the 
100, I am not sure I can justify an 80 and the 100 (although I like the 
1.4 aperture).  I am also thinking of getting a 50.  Has anyone had 
experience with the 50/1.4?  How does it compare with the 50/2.0?  I 
would also appreciate input into outfit selection generally (e.g. 
consider 35/50/90 or 21/28/50/100).
     
Thanks.
     
Jay Coleman