Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/16
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Jerald Rosenfeld wrote:
>
> Here is the rest of the story. I have just purchased my 1st LEica a M6
> TTL. .72.. with a 35MM ASph F1.4. I am looking for a 2nd lens. I am
> considering the 90 F2 ASph or the 135MM 3.4. AS for the third lens it
> would be the 21 or the 24.. Since I have been away from 35MM For a
> number of years. MOSt of my shooting has been LF LAndscapes and a little
> portrait MF. I was thinking on using the 90 or the 135 portrait.
> <Realizing that the 90 is probably a better portrait but not as long as
> the 135.. [ Does that mean I have to buy both {Ouch]..
>
> Jerry
Few will tell you not to start with that 90. Later maybe the 135.
The 90 Elmarit might be the best choice as it is a bit smaller and cheaper and
lighter. And a true jump ahead of the common SLR stuff in itself. I use it and
love it and may keep it even after I get the 90 F2 ASPH APO.
Mark Rabiner