Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Olaf, The opinions on the usefulness of 135mm lenses on an M6 are divided, and I think the only way to decide is to try--not in a camera shop, but in real picture-taking situations over some period of time.. Now, the new Apo Telyt is superb but not cheap. Instead, I suggest that you find a 4.5/135mm Hektor. This lens is commonly available at prices around $200, so you are not taking any big financial risk, and you will be able to really decide whether this focal length is for you. I bought one last year, liked it and decided that I do like the long lens. The Hektor is one the best bargains in the Leica world. Nathan OLAF WILLOUGHBY wrote: > A question for fellow LUGGERS. My gear is M6 (not HM), 35mm and 90mm > Summicrons. I am thinking of hiring or buying a 135mm to help me isolate > game, landscape graphics, shipwrecks...etc. I've read Erwin's positive lens > test and I'm sure tripod based results would be excellent. But I would be > interested to hear from owners how they find actually using the tiny > framelines and whether the lens is at all frustrating in practice. > > I look forward to your comments > Olaf > > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug Herr <71247.3542@compuserve.com> > To: (unknown) <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Date: 22 February 1999 03:13 > Subject: [Leica] Leica in film > > >This evening the Sacramento area PBS station re-broadcast Des & Jen > >Bartlett's documentary of natural life along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia > >(originally broadcast in 1993). > > > >The Bartlett's wildlife documentary work is familiar to most people with an > >interest in natural history. Now grandparents, they have been working in > >the Skeleton Coast area for many years and often spend weeks or months in > >the wilds before returning to town for provisions. > > > >Jen is shown in the early years using an M (possibly an M3? it has a ridge > >around the VF window) with visoflex, and more recently using a pair of > >well-worn Leicaflex SL MOTs (without motor). Given the harsh > >envirornmental conditions of heat and blowing sand, the unique and > >pioneering nature of their work, and repair facilities hundreds (if not > >thousands) of miles and several weeks away, one can surmise they'd use the > >most reliable equipment available. > > > >Doug Herr > >Sacramento - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium Photo page: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator