Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/08
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Rick,
A 75mm lens is not that much different from a 50mm, and a 90mm lens is
not that much different from a 75mm, and the increased speed of modern
films can compensate somewhat for the lack of a Noctilux. I therefore
see the 35/90 combination as the ideal minimalist M6 kit (or 40/90, as
with the lamentably out-of-production CL), perhaps with the 90mm f/2.0
standing in for the merely-one-stop-faster 75mm, and with the Noctilux
to be added later on if your shooting requirements prove it necessary,
which would also be the criteria for prioritizing between the 35 & 90.
Art Peterson
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Subject: [Leica] Only One Lens
Author: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at internet
Date: 12/8/97 11:48 AM
I know this was discussed awhile back, but at the time I didn't pay much
attention. However as my step in Leica M6 gets closer, I need to face the
reality that I can't buy everything that I want right away. My plan is to
purchase A 3 S 35/50/75-90 combination. Probably the 35 f2.0 ASPH, 50 Noctilux
(I hope) and either the 75 or 90 f2.8.
The majority of my work would be done in the 35 to 50 range. I could keep my
Hexar for the 35 and concentrate on low light with the 50 or 75. So which one
lens would you recommend to start?
Best Regards,
Rick