Re: [Leica] Backup camera or more Leica glass?

[Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com>]

At 06:52 -0700 05/08/99, Joel House wrote:
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>What minimal system lenses would you consider? I mainly do journalistic
>style pictures of family and some travel.

	1/ 35mm, your model choice, as system foundation,
		would be the classic all-around option,
		especially the current Summicron f/2 asph:
		there is not much a seasoned photographer
		would be unable to do with this.
	2/ 90mm Elmarit f2.8 VS 24mm ASPH f/2.8
		depending on photo style and preferences,
		as second lens, assuming a 35mm primary.
	3/ if very lucky, a pre-owned 75mm f/1.4 as $econd lens choice,
		over 90mm, the 24mm ASPH then becoming 3rd.
		75mm because of the focal length proper
		and lower compression ratio for portraits,
		then its built-in available light f/1.4 ...
		but not as prime motive.
		Some day, they'll make a f/2.8 or f/3.4
		affordable high performance Leica 75mm.
	4/ arguably, depending on y-o-u-r "factors",
		a 28mm could "sit between" the more
		universal 35mm and super-wide 24mm,
		as first choice. Only you can know if this
		would make you happy/happier.
	5/ personally, a 28/75 or 35/90 two lens system
		would take me forever to argue, in terms
		of pros and cons.
	6/ in an ideal world, a three lens 24 / 35 / 75 mm
		system would cater to over 99% of my
		photo needs, in terms of photo-journalism.
		Add macro capability and hard rain impervious
		designs, and I'd beam true bliss.

	AJQ