Re: [Leica] Which wide angle lens should I get?

[chucko@siteconnect.com (Chuck Albertson)]

I agree with everything Paul says, especially about using the finder for the
24: Once you're in the ballpark for focusing and exposure, it's easy to just
keep shooting using the viewfinder to compose. And which lens to get is
really up to you and what you like to shoot. I had a 35 and a 28, and opted
to swap the 28 for a 24 because I wanted something significantly wider that
a 35. And the 24 is a terrific lens to boot.

Chuck Albertson
Seattle, Wash.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Chefurka" <Paul_Chefurka@pmc-sierra.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 12:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Which wide angle lens should I get?


> One thing to keep in mind is that the 21 and 24 are best used with an
> external finder, while the 28 can be used with the regular finder on the
M6.
> I didn't think I'd like accessory finder for the 24, but instead found it
> quite freeing.  There's no urge to refocus or fiddle with the exposure -
> it's just you and the image.  True point and shoot.
>
> As to focal length, you'll have to decide that on your own - too many of
us
> are happy with each of them for any kind of consensus advice on a "best
wide
> angle".  An awful lot of people are ecstatic with the 24, though.  I like
> both the 24 and 28, but I can't use a 21 - I find it just too wide for way
I
> see.  Others think it's perfect, though.
>
> The only rational solution is to buy one of each, shoot for a year, and by
> then you'll know which one(s) to sell...
>
> Paul
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Tristan Tom [mailto:TT@tristan.net]
> >Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 1:49 PM
> >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> >Subject: [Leica] Which wide angle lens should I get?
> >
> >
> >I'm in the market for a wide angle lens for general
> >travel/street/building photography. I currently have a 35 and a 50
> >and plan on getting a 90 later on. I want my next lens to be a wide
> >angle, perhaps a 21, 24 or 28. Any advice would be appreciated!
>