Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/29

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Subject: [Leica] Re: 75mm f/1.4
From: sandyquandt@centuryinter.net
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 99 01:48:32 GMT

What Tom modestly did not mention is that the handling of the 75mm f/1.4 is 
*dramatically* improved by the presence of a Rapidwinder on the M6! Aside from 
the inherent advantages of using the Rapidwinder, it truly balances the camera 
when using the 75 or the Noctilux!

Sandy 

Tom A wrote:
>  It is most likely the most difficult of the M-lenses to use. The extremely 
> narrow depth of field requires a high degree of precise focussing from the 
> user. The weight of the lens makes it a burden to carry around for extended 
> periods and ergonomically it is not an ideal design.