Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree basically with what Erwin says, but quible a bit with some definitions. I was bothered by assumptions made by some LUGers that there is something wrong with finding a less expensive alternative for M-mount lenses. As Erwin is basically saying (forgive me, Erwin, for putting (possibly incorrect) words in your mouth), this is perfectly permissable if that is what that particular Leica user wishes. My other point is that Erwin asks, and I'm paraphrasing, "what is wrong with trying to use the best optics available?" The answer is nothing at all, except it is evident from LUGers comments that many here prefer the look produced by older generation lenses, and not just because HCB used them. They refer to things such as "bokeh", that may be apparently less desirable in modern optics. For them, the older lenses are the better ones, in spite of scientific testing evidence to the contrary. I am not sure I agree this viewpoint, but it is certainly held by many, and I'm not about to dispute it. I can only speak for my own experiences. So no one will delibertly hold on to a lens that he/she thinks is inferior, if they can help it. It is just that their definition of inferior/superior may be different from others. Dan C. At 04:06 PM 13-03-99 +0100, Erwin wrote: [snip] >craftsmanship built into it? Who are these persons who dictate what is the >proper driving style for a Porsche owner. In the same way I would like to ask >the question why any Leica user should not be allowed to define for >him/herself why (s)he likes this instrument and what to do with it. It is very >surprising to observe that there ought to exist (at least to some persons) a >code of conduct for using, selecting and buying Leica products.