Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/02
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If only ONE lens, then it's the 50mm Summicron (because it's the best
compromise among short-vs-long focal lengths, speed, image quality,
and price). If I remember correctly, Henri Cartier-Bresson---no mean
photographer---used a 50mm lens far more than any other. Not that his
use of 50mm makes it best for you, but only that it shows what can be
accomplished at that focal length!
Art Peterson
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Subject: [Leica] used M lense suggestions
Author: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internet
Date: 4/2/98 9:12 AM
I'm trying to decide which used M lense to buy. I can only afford one,
and I'm considering the 35/1.4, 35/2, and 50/2. The 35/1.4 would be the
most versatile. I'm also planning a lot of low light shooting. But they
say the 35/2 is sharper (it's a little cheaper too). The 50/2 has
excellent optics and it's the least expensive. I'm also wondering how
good the 35/1.4 Asph is.
If you could only have one lense, which one would it be?
kj