Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well how come no one suggest tri-elmar? With film ASA400, i think it will be adequate in shotting with 1/30 speed. JSJ - ----- Original Message ----- From: Henry Ambrose <digphoto@nashville.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 2:53 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] Lens choice--sole lens for M6 > >>35 Summicron ASPH - no doubt at all! > > > >Well, of course there is doubt: there is much doubt. More than a few of > >us find the 35mm lens boring. > > > >I'd opt for a current 2/50 Summicron or a used 1.4/50 Summilux. But, there > >is no "best choice" in the sense of a "one-size-fits-all". Figure out what > >YOU want to use, what your style calls for, and match that. My choice > >would quite possibly not be yours! > > > >Marc > > Marc, > > When I wrote the above quoted text I spoke only for myself. > > I promise you, I have NO DOUBT that the 35 f2 ASPH would be my choice as > my one M lens. > That's what the original poster asked for - informed, first-hand opinions. > > As for the "more than a few of us" would you please show me the proxies > that make you their spokesman? And who the hell are "a few of us" anyway? > Whoever they are I'm perfectly happy for them to use any lens they wish! > Y'all have fun! > > Anyway - boring is as boring does. You're right - one size does not fit > all. > > Very Best Regards, > > Henry Ambrose > > P.S. > Marc, do you know anything about focal plane shutter Hasselblads? Like > the 2000s and the 200 series. >