Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]SNIP -- I recently purchased a chrome M6, (chose chrome over black purely for aesthetic preference) and now I need a lens. Assuming street pics, snapshots of kids, and landscapes, which would you consider a better choice for a first lens, a 2/50, or a 1.4/35.... SNIP -- IMHO, One Choice, given your criteria, and it should be the first purchased and the last sold -- the f/1.4 35mm Summilux M ASPH. It is a heavy 35mm lens to began with, 0.250 kg (black) or 0.415kg (chrome). The f/2 50mm Summicron-M is 0.240 kg (black) or 0.335 kg (chrome). You will not believe the images you get full range with the f/1.4 35mm! It always goes with me. The f/2 50mm Summicron-M (last generation) is a fine lens -- but not as versatile. Bill Caldwell Northern Virginia <sneeker@erols.com>