Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Almost Ready to Take the Plunge.
From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:58:33 -0800

>Hi All,
>
>Well, I have decided that I must have a manual camera and I have decided on
>a Leica M. This will be my first exposure to a range finder camera.
>
>I think that I should start with one lense (minimize the number of variables
>to start). I want your opinions on THE lense. I was thinking of either a
>35mm or 50mm.
>
>Thanks,
>Jeff


jeff,

sounds like me about a year ago... good idea, start with an m6 and and
summicron 50 and 'limit the variables,' as you say. in a few months, you'll
have another body, 2 or 3 more lenses, and serious credit card debt. the
worst part is, you won't regret it!

guy (who start with the summicron 50 and definitely doesn't regret it)