Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I consistently use a 35mm and 50mm lenses on my M bodies. The 50mm now seems more like a tele as the type of pictures I'm making is shifting more to close working distances. I have this stupifying relationship with a 24mm lens. I use one on a SLR and have been about ready to buy one for my M6/M3 for several years then balk. Some of my 24mm pictures really are to my liking. (I like it on the street and for travel) But recently, when I put the lens on the camera and decide I really want to concentrate on using that lens, my "vision" goes all to pot. Does anyone care to share those situations where this lens really speaks to them? I feel like I need a course 101 in 24mm. I used one over Thanksgiving around a bunch of camera shy relatives, nothing - no stolen moments, just empty - perhaps the working distance was just too close. Results were much better with the 35mm where the people seemed to relax more. Anyway, any input is welcome. Thanks Roger