Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Some days ago a friend of mine asked me about the leica equipment used by >Sebastiao Salgado. I knew that he used both M and R systems but I have no >info about the lenses. According to his photos he seems to respect HCB >tradition and to avoid extreme focal distances (no 28, no 200mm) Does >anybody have further information not only about the Focal distances but also >about the lens models? > >Thanks >carlos carlos, for what it's worth, the leica pamphlet/flyer heralding the m6 hm (dated 2/98) contains a photo (most likely a publicity shot) of salgado holding a silver m6 with what appears to be a black summicron 2/35. oddly enough, the accompanying blurb quotes him as saying that he frequently uses the summicron m 2/50 in his work. i've looked for technical info in his books, but have yet to find anything. maybe someone knows of an interview in which he talks about his equipment... guy bennett