Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Christer - DON'T DO IT....Instead, upgrade to the 21 ASPH - you will be really astounded by the difference - virtually no light fall off - sharp corner to corner - a really amazing lens.... - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Christer Almqvist Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 8:58 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Ideal M travel lens combination When Henning Wulff was over here last year, or was it the year before last, he let me use his 15mm Voigländer Super Wide Heliar and I had a look at the pictures a few nights ago comparing them with the pictures I took at the same time using the 21mm Elmarit-M. They 15 mm ones really look good. If you want wide angle, go all the way, but, as Henning said, watch your feet if you don't want them in the picture. And buy a spirit level. I have and will keep the 35mm Summicron but I am considering swapping my 21mm for the 15 mm. The 21 mm is a bit bulky for travel, while the 15 mm is really small. On the other hand the 21 mm has a stop and a half more, and you can focus with the M meter. The light meter works with both lenses. There is a slight price difference between the two lenses, and don't forget the 15 mm price includes the finder......and for a few dollars more you get the Bessa L body included if you want it. >Dear LUG: > >What are your thoughts on an ideal travel M system (up to 4 lens) with 2 >bodies (0.72 and 0.85)? I would have a body loaded for color slides and the >other for black and white. I like the 50mm and 90mm focal lengths and am >considering the 50mm Summilux and 90mm ASPH APO Summicron. Would you choose >a 35mm ASPH Summicron and 24mm ASPH Elmarit combination with the above or >pair them with a 28mm Elmarit and 21mm ASPH Elmarit? Another possible >combination would to go for the Tri-Elmar ASPH with the 21, 50, and 90 lens. > Do most users like the 21 over the 24 for interior architecture >photography? Your input is much appreciated. > >Kim Lau >kimlau@hotmail.com >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com